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What's the biggest difference between COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL and what you expected?
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Enrollment
1,337
High
DISTRICT 463 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 310534000168
COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL
3434 DISCOVERER DRIVE, COLUMBUS, NE 68602 · (402) 563-7050 · Platte County
GRADES 09–12HIGH33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,337 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.1:1
78 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.8:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
52%
694 students
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 37%
Community
1
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 | 353 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 308 | 23% |
| Grade 11 | 327 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 349 | 26% |
Student demographics
55%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 54% · 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 COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL this school | 1,337 | 51.9% | N/A |
| SCOTTSBLUFF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SCOTTSBLUFF | 1,064 | 53.9% | N/A |
| FREMONT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FREMONT | 1,677 | 60.0% | N/A |
| RALSTON HIGH SCHOOL RALSTON | 1,024 | 52.8% | N/A |
| GIBBON HIGH SCHOOL GIBBON | 251 | 48.6% | 57.7% |
| NORFOLK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL NORFOLK | 1,359 | 45.2% | N/A |
Matched among Nebraska 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 COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,337 | #29 of 274 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.1:1 | #91 of 107 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.6% | #14 of 107 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 51.9% | #24 of 177 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +8.7% | #25 of 47 |
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
1,337
+12 (+1%) vs 2020
+42% since 1990-91, when it was 941
Student : Teacher
17.1:1
was 16.8:1
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 | 1,337 | 78 | 17.1:1 | 52% (694) |
| 2023-24 | 1,295 | 76.6 | 16.9:1 | 53% (691) |
| 2022-23 | 1,273 | 76.7 | 16.6:1 | 46% (585) |
| 2020-21 | 1,325 | 79 | 16.8:1 | 49% (647) |
| 2017-18 | 1,230 | 73.3 | 16.8:1 | 53% (657) |
| 2015-16 | 1,163 | 72 | 16.1:1 | 49% (575) |
| 2010-11 | 1,129 | 73 | 15.5:1 | 38% (426) |
| 2000-01 | 1,212 | 68 | 17.8:1 | 17% (210) |
| 1990-91 | 941 | 57 | 16.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 9% (1,230 to 1,337); teachers up 6% (73.3 to 78).
About COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL
Among the schools in COLUMBUS, Nebraska, is COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL, a high-enrollment high school. It enrolled 1,337 students in grades 9 through 12 for the 2024-25 school year. Statewide, high schools in Nebraska average about 391 students each.
COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 4,171 students in 9 schools, and COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL is one of those schools.
Hispanic students are the majority at COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL, with 50% of enrollment. The school is also 45% White. The Hispanic share of the county population is lower, at 24%. COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL's diversity index is 55%, against a US figure of 70%.
At COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL, 78 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 17.1:1. On average, high schools in Nebraska have 10.6:1, compared with 17.1:1 here. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 52% of enrollment. For comparison, public schools in Platte County average 50%.
Platte County has these Census figures: the median household income is $71,552, about 23% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. In all, Platte County has 19 public schools and roughly 5,530 students.
LOST CREEK ELEMENTARY SCH is the public school closest to COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL, about 0.3 miles away. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Its NCES locale code is Town: Remote: the school is in a town far from an urbanized area.
Enrollment went from 1,325 in 2020-21 to 1,337 in 2024-25, a change of 12 students.
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Platte County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
34,716
Census ACS
Median income
$71,552
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
5,530 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 1,166 students
- CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 353 students
- LOST CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHElementary · 318 students
- NORTH PARK ELEMENTARYElementary · 304 students
- EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 286 students
- WEST PARK ELEMENTARYElementary · 215 students
Other schools in COLUMBUS
- COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 1,166 students
- SHELL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 373 students
- CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 353 students
- LAKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 344 students
- LOST CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHElementary · 318 students
- NORTH PARK ELEMENTARYElementary · 304 students
Other Columbus High schools
5 other US public schools in 6 states are named Columbus High. COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL is the largest of the 6.
- Columbus High SchoolColumbus, GA · 1,161 students
- Columbus High SchoolColumbus, MS · 865 students
- Columbus High SchoolCOLUMBUS, TX · 524 students
- Columbus HighColumbus, WI · 383 students
- Columbus High SchoolColumbus, MT · 227 students
Nearby schools
- LOST CREEK ELEMENTARY SCH0.3 mi · 318
- NORTH PARK ELEMENTARY1.2 mi · 304
- PATHWAYS BEYOND/EARLY STEPS TO SUCCESS BUILDING1.2 mi · 22
- COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOL1.4 mi · 1,166
- WEST PARK ELEMENTARY1.5 mi · 215
- EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.6 mi · 286
Frequently asked questions
About COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL?
COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 1,337 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL serve?
COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 17.1:1 (78 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL?
At COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 45% White, 50% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL in?
COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL is part of COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.