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COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL

301 SOUTH HAPPY VALLEY ROAD, NAMPA, ID 83687 · (208) 498-0571 · Canyon County
GRADES 09–12HIGH22-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,165 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,165
High
DISTRICT 781 · STATE 455
Student : Teacher
23.1:1
50 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.4:1 · STATE 16.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
42%
489 students
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 46%
Community
2
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
296
Grade 10
296
Grade 11
304
Grade 12
269
Student demographics
White
59051%
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 72%
Hispanic
50043%
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 21%
Black
91%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Asian
91%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Two+
504%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 3%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
50%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
59051%
Female
57549%

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Test scores

ISAT 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
59.2%
ID avg 53.4%
Math
27.5%
ID avg 43.5%
Source: ISAT. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,165
-145 (-11%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
23.1:1
was 18.9:1
% White
51%
was 60%
% Hispanic
43%
was 35%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL

COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL is a four-year high school of sprawling scale in NAMPA, Idaho, run under NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT, enrolling 1,165 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 455 students per school, that is 156% larger than typical.

NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT runs 25 schools in total, collectively educating 14,141 students. COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL reports that 51% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. The remainder is composed of 43% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. That is visibly less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 73%.

Looking at school resources, The school employs 50 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 23.1:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 16.0:1 average. Roughly 42% of students at COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. By comparison, Canyon County runs at roughly 51%, so the school's eligibility rate is meaningfully below the surrounding baseline.

Around the school, census data for Canyon County shows the typical household earns roughly $76,488 per year, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL is one of 83 public schools in Canyon County (combined enrollment of about 44,048 students).

The closest other public school is PARK RIDGE ELEMENTARY, roughly 0.8 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL operates from a commuter-belt location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL has shrank 11%, going from 1,310 students in 2018 to 1,165 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share fell from 60% to 51%. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 18.9:1 in 2018 to 23.1:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Canyon County at a glance

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Population
250,790
Census ACS
Median income
$76,488
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
83
44,048 students

Quick facts

School name
COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL
District
NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Address
301 SOUTH HAPPY VALLEY ROAD, NAMPA, ID 83687
Phone
(208) 498-0571
County
Canyon County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
1,165
Teachers (FTE)
50
Student–teacher ratio
23.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
489 (42%)
Locale
22-Suburb: Mid-size
NCES ID
160234000870
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL
How many students attend COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL?
COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 1,165 students in grades 09-12.
Is COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL have?
COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL employs 50 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.1:1.
What is the student diversity at COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL?
Student demographics at COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL are roughly 51% White, 43% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL?
COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL is overseen by NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT in Canyon County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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