- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbiana, OH
Columbiana High School
Federal NCES profile for Columbiana High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390453202175
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbiana High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Columbiana · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbiana High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbiana High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Columbiana, OH.
School address
District: Columbiana Exempted Village · Ohio
NCES ID 390453202175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Columbiana High School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 390453202175 · Columbiana, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 16.8:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Joshua Dixon Elementary School (363 students)
Columbiana High School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Columbiana High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Joshua Dixon E
Joshua Dixon Elementary School
363 students
- This school
Columbiana High School
319 students
- South Side Mid
South Side Middle School
289 students
What this shows Columbiana High School reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbiana High School compares
Columbiana High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 57% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 46% in Ohio - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,281
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Columbiana High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbiana Exempted Village reports $13,281 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbiana High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Dixon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Side Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbiana High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Columbiana
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbiana High School
How many students attend Columbiana High School?
Columbiana High School has 319 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbiana, OH. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbiana High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbiana High School is 16.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbiana High School?
13.7% of students at Columbiana High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbiana High School?
The largest demographic group at Columbiana High School is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Columbiana, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbiana High School?
Columbiana High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Columbiana High School rank among public schools in Columbiana?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbiana High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Columbiana, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Columbiana on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbiana Exempted Village?
Besides Columbiana High School, Columbiana Exempted Village also operates Joshua Dixon Elementary School (363 students) and South Side Middle School (289 students). See the Columbiana Exempted Village district page for the complete list.