- Enrollment
- 1,452
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus, IN
Columbus North High School
Federal NCES profile for Columbus North High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180036000066
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus North High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #11 of 15
- public schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbus North High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus North High School ranks #11 of 15 public schools in Columbus, IN.
School address
District: Bartholomew Con School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180036000066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Columbus North High School held near 2,267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 166.8 → 168.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+43 students YoY 180036000066 · Columbus, IN High · LARGE · TRAD
2,360 enr · 14.2:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbus East High School (1,452 students)
Columbus North High School held near 2,267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount). Teacher FTE added 166.8 → 168.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Columbus North High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Columbus North High School
2,360 students
- Columbus East
Columbus East High School
1,452 students
- Northside Midd 908
Northside Middle School
908 students
- Southside Elem 891
Southside Elementary School
891 students
- Central Middle 790
Central Middle School
790 students
- Parkside Eleme 733
Parkside Elementary School
733 students
What this shows Columbus North High School reports 2,360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus North High School compares
Columbus North High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▼ 30% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,360 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,360
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in Indiana - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$13,277
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
173
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
Asian 7.6%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Columbus North High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bartholomew Con School Corp reports $13,277 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbus North High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus East High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus North High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Columbus
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 (~2,360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbus North High School
How many students attend Columbus North High School?
Columbus North High School has 2,360 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, IN. CCD year-over-year: 2,224 (2022-23) → 2,267 (2023-24), nearly flat (+43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus North High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus North High School is 14.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% 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 North High School?
34.6% of students at Columbus North High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus North High School?
The largest demographic group at Columbus North High School is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Columbus, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus North High School?
Columbus North High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Columbus North High School rank among public schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus North High School ranks #11 of 15 public schools in Columbus, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Bartholomew Con School Corp?
Besides Columbus North High School, Bartholomew Con School Corp also operates Columbus East High School (1,452 students), Northside Middle School (908 students), and Southside Elementary School (891 students). See the Bartholomew Con School Corp district page for the complete list.