- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus, WI
Columbus High
Federal NCES profile for Columbus High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550282000318
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbus High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Columbus, WI.
School address
District: Columbus School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550282000318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Columbus High held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 550282000318 · Columbus, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 13.2:1 · 16.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbus Elementary (425 students)
Columbus High held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Columbus High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbus Eleme
Columbus Elementary
425 students
- This school
Columbus High
383 students
- Columbus Middl
Columbus Middle
241 students
- Discovery Char 71
Discovery Charter School
71 students
What this shows Columbus High reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus High compares
Columbus High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 58% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 50% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$16,572
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Columbus High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Columbus School District reports $16,572 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbus High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbus Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Discovery Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Columbus High
How many students attend Columbus High?
Columbus High has 383 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, WI. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus High?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus High is 13.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 16% lower 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 Columbus High?
16.1% of students at Columbus High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus High?
The largest demographic group at Columbus High is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Columbus, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus High?
Columbus High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Columbus High rank among public schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Columbus, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Columbus School District?
Besides Columbus High, Columbus School District also operates Columbus Elementary (425 students), Columbus Middle (241 students), and Discovery Charter School (71 students). See the Columbus School District district page for the complete list.