Overview
Columbia HS is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 363 students. It is part of the Columbia Borough SD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
86% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictColumbia Borough SD
County42071
CityColumbia
ZIP17512
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID420636002515
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment363
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %86%
State Avg70%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)