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Enrollment
1,711
High
DISTRICT 969 · STATE 1,035
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COLUMBIA·NCES 120036000358
COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL
469 SE FIGHTING TIGER DR, LAKE CITY, FL 32025 · (386) 755-8080 · Columbia County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,711 STUDENTS
C-
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Scored higher than 21% of Florida public high schools
- CTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Florida public high schools
Student : Teacher
23.0:1
74 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.5:1 · STATE 23.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
45%
767 students
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 50%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 1 | 0% |
| Grade 9 | 465 | 27% |
| Grade 10 | 449 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 423 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 373 | 22% |
Student demographics
61%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 70% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within COLUMBIA. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or AboveEnglish Language Arts
50.6%
FL avg 56.7% . +5.5pp since 2023
Math
26.0%
FL avg 58.9% . +1.0pp since 2023
What this means: On the FAST / B.E.S.T., Florida's statewide test, about 51 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 26 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Florida schools, those numbers are about 57 and 59. Reading and writing scores are up about 6 points since 2023, while math scores are up about 1 points.
FAST / B.E.S.T. results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 50.6% | 26.0% |
| 2023-24 | 45.0% | 25.0% |
% at Level 3 or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
44.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
58.7%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-13.9pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 45% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 59% typical for Florida schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Florida's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL
COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL's state test result (44.8% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL this school | 1,711 | 44.8% | 44.8% |
| BAY HIGH SCHOOL PANAMA CITY | 1,289 | 44.2% | 51.8% |
| ROCKLEDGE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ROCKLEDGE | 1,579 | 48.2% | 43.4% |
| TITUSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL TITUSVILLE | 1,275 | 48.4% | 51.4% |
| ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL ST AUGUSTINE | 1,717 | 43.4% | 62.5% |
| BAYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL PALM BAY | 2,122 | 47.7% | 45.6% |
Matched among Florida high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Florida |
|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 44.8% | #413 of 555 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 26.0% | #453 of 549 ▼ 49 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 50.6% | #356 of 559 ▲ 19 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,711 | #239 of 830 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 23.0:1 | #346 of 575 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 61.1% | #232 of 594 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 44.8% | #312 of 630 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -12.7% | #116 of 289 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,711
-160 (-9%) vs 2020
+27% since 1990-91, when it was 1,350
Student : Teacher
23.0:1
was 21.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,711 | 74.4 | 23.0:1 | 45% (767) |
| 2023-24 | 1,727 | 76.4 | 22.6:1 | 58% (1,006) |
| 2022-23 | 1,737 | 81 | 21.4:1 | 50% (865) |
| 2020-21 | 1,871 | 88 | 21.3:1 | 47% (881) |
| 2017-18 | 1,961 | 109 | 18.0:1 | 54% (1,059) |
| 2015-16 | 1,906 | 109 | 17.5:1 | 54% (1,037) |
| 2010-11 | 1,768 | 105 | 16.8:1 | 49% (872) |
| 2000-01 | 1,869 | 92 | 20.3:1 | 31% (578) |
| 1990-91 | 1,350 | 85 | 15.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL.
About COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL
In LAKE CITY, Florida, COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL is a large high school. A federal count lists 1,711 students at the school, in grades 9 through 12. An average school in this group (high schools in Florida) has about 1,035 students.
Besides COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL, COLUMBIA runs 15 other schools. The district enrolls 9,815 students.
White students account for 54% of enrollment at COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL. Enrollment also includes 30% Black, 8% Hispanic, and 6% multiracial. The school's White share is 18 points below the 72% share among Columbia County residents. The chance that two students picked at random at COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 61%.
Dividing enrollment by its 74.4 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 23.0:1. Across high schools in Florida, the average ratio is about 23.5:1. Eligible students account for 45% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. The rate at public schools in Columbia County averages 55%, higher than here.
Measured against Florida public high schools, COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL receives a C-. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
The BeatsExpectations prediction for COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL is 58.7%, and its average proficiency rate on state tests is 44.8%.
Census estimates describe Columbia County this way: median household income is about $59,205, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 17% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 11%. Federal data list 19 public schools in Columbia County, with a combined enrollment of about 9,815.
The closest public school, SUMMERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, is about 1.7 miles from COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles. Of the 7 nearby schools with scores, including this one, COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL is 5th on average proficiency.
NCES assigns COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL the locale Town: Distant, meaning in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count declined from 1,871 to 1,711. Federal data show the ratio rising from 21.3:1 to 23.0:1.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Columbia County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
71,789
Census ACS
Median income
$59,205
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
9,815 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in COLUMBIA
- FORT WHITE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,101 students
- BELMONT ACADEMYCombined · 828 students
- LAKE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 809 students
- WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 695 students
- EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 655 students
- FORT WHITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 644 students
Other schools in LAKE CITY
- BELMONT ACADEMYCombined · 828 students
- LAKE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 809 students
- WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 695 students
- EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 655 students
- MELROSE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 635 students
- COLUMBIA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 585 students
Other Columbia High schools
14 other US public schools in 14 states are named Columbia High. COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL is the 2nd largest of the 15.
- Columbia High SchoolMAPLEWOOD, NJ · 1,985 students
- COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOLEAST GREENBUSH, NY · 1,272 students
- COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOLNAMPA, ID · 1,165 students
- Columbia High SchoolHuntsville, AL · 916 students
- Columbia High SchoolWEST COLUMBIA, TX · 885 students
Nearby schools
- SUMMERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.7 mi · 492
- RICHARDSON SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY2.3 mi · 455
- LAKE CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL2.4 mi · 809
- MELROSE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2.6 mi · 635
- PREK ESE2.8 mi · 7
- EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL3.1 mi · 655
Frequently asked questions
About COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL?
COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 1,711 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL serve?
COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL?
Approximately 23.0:1 students per teacher at COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL.
How diverse is COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL?
COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL reports a student body of 54% White, 8% Hispanic, 30% Black, 2% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL in?
COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL is part of COLUMBIA.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.