How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Columbia City High School | Whitko Jr/Sr High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbia City, IN | South Whitley, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,202 | 505 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 17.1% | 35.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Columbia City High School | Whitko Jr/Sr High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,015 | $14,325 |
| District | Whitley County Con Schools | Whitko Community Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Columbia City High School | Whitko Jr/Sr High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89.6% | 92.1% |
| African American | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 1.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Columbia City High School | Whitko Jr/Sr High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 13 | 8 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 371:1 | 300:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.3% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 51 | 104 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.