How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Columbia High School | Mountain Gap Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Huntsville, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 916 | 366 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.5% | 42.2% |
| 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 High School | Mountain Gap Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,040 | $13,040 |
| District | Huntsville City | Huntsville City |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Columbia High School | Mountain Gap Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12.8% | 63.9% |
| African American | 51.2% | 17.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.8% | 9.8% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.2% | 6.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Columbia High School | Mountain Gap Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 458:1 | 366:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 47.3% | 17.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 43 | 12 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.