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Teachers: what resource would make the biggest difference at Columbia City High School this year?
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Enrollment
1,202
High
DISTRICT 527 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WHITLEY COUNTY CON SCHOOLS·NCES 180228000267
Columbia City High School
1600 South State Road 9, Columbia City, IN 46725 · (260) 244-6136 · Whitley County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL1,202 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
85 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.6:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
22%
263 students
DISTRICT 32% · STATE 50%
Community
5
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 303 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 288 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 317 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 283 | 24% |
| Ungraded | 11 | 1% |
Student demographics
19%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 18% · STATE 57% · 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 Whitley County Con Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Columbia City High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia City High School this school | 1,202 | 21.9% | N/A |
| New Palestine High School New Palestine | 1,254 | 24.8% | N/A |
| Leo Junior/Senior High School Leo | 1,328 | 18.8% | 52.4% |
| East Central High School St Leon | 1,225 | 18.9% | N/A |
| Floyd Central High School Floyd Knobs | 1,785 | 19.2% | N/A |
| Gibson Southern High School Fort Branch | 742 | 23.7% | N/A |
Matched among Indiana 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 City High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,202 | #88 of 392 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.2:1 | #161 of 359 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 19.3% | #226 of 360 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 21.9% | #348 of 373 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +10.4% | #51 of 133 |
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
1,202
+120 (+11%) vs 2020
+15% since 1990-91, when it was 1,041
Student : Teacher
14.2:1
was 16.9:1
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 | 1,202 | 84.7 | 14.2:1 | 22% (263) |
| 2023-24 | 1,174 | 75.7 | 15.5:1 | 25% (293) |
| 2022-23 | 1,147 | 72 | 15.9:1 | 27% (310) |
| 2020-21 | 1,082 | 64 | 16.9:1 | 20% (219) |
| 2017-18 | 1,089 | 58.3 | 18.7:1 | 25% (268) |
| 2015-16 | 1,040 | 58 | 17.9:1 | 23% (234) |
| 2010-11 | 1,149 | 61 | 18.8:1 | 27% (305) |
| 2000-01 | 1,078 | 57 | 18.9:1 | 9% (93) |
| 1990-91 | 1,041 | 62 | 16.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Columbia City High School.
About Columbia City High School
Columbia City High School is one of the public schools in Columbia City, Indiana. It is a medium-sized high school. The school's enrollment of 1,202 students covers grades 9 through 12. Enrollment is 47% higher than the average for high schools in Indiana, which is about 816.
Whitley County Con Schools runs Columbia City High School along with 6 other schools, enrolling 3,686 students in total.
Federal enrollment data show Columbia City High School is 90% White. The school is also 5% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. That is close to the 93% White share among all Whitley County residents. Columbia City High School's diversity index is 19%, against a US figure of 70%.
Staffing totals 84.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. That is lower than the 16.6:1 average for high schools in Indiana. A measure often used for student poverty, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, stands at 22%. The average for public schools in Whitley County is 33%.
In Whitley County (population about 34,618), the median household income is $78,083, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 8% of people live in poverty. Columbia City High School is one of 12 public schools in the county.
The shortest distance from Columbia City High School to another public school is about 0.3 miles, to Little Turtle Elementary School. Other public schools within five miles: 5.
Columbia City High School has an NCES locale of Rural: Fringe.
Federal data show an 11% enrollment increase, from 1,082 in 2020-21 to 1,202 in 2024-25. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio fell from 16.9:1 to 14.2:1.
To ask about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week, start a discussion on this page. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Whitley County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
34,618
Census ACS
Median income
$78,083
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
5,594 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Whitley County Con Schools
- Indian Springs Middle SchoolMiddle · 797 students
- Little Turtle Elementary SchoolElementary · 583 students
- Northern Heights Elementary SchoolElementary · 504 students
- Mary Raber Elementary SchoolElementary · 297 students
- Coesse SchoolElementary · 291 students
- Eagleview OnlineCombined · 12 students
Other schools in Columbia City
- Indian Springs Middle SchoolMiddle · 797 students
- Little Turtle Elementary SchoolElementary · 583 students
- Northern Heights Elementary SchoolElementary · 504 students
- Mary Raber Elementary SchoolElementary · 297 students
- Coesse SchoolElementary · 291 students
Nearby schools
- Little Turtle Elementary School0.3 mi · 583
- Indian Springs Middle School0.3 mi · 797
- Mary Raber Elementary School1.4 mi · 297
- Eagleview Online1.4 mi · 12
- Coesse School4.6 mi · 291
- Northern Heights Elementary School6.9 mi · 504
Frequently asked questions
About Columbia City High SchoolHow large is Columbia City High School?
Columbia City High School enrolls approximately 1,202 students in grades 09-12.
Is Columbia City High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Columbia City High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Columbia City High School?
Approximately 14.2:1 students per teacher at Columbia City High School.
How diverse is Columbia City High School?
Columbia City High School reports a student body of 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is Columbia City High School in?
Columbia City High School is part of Whitley County Con Schools.
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