Columbia High School

300 Explorer Boulevard
Huntsville, AL 35806

www.huntsvillecityschools.org

954 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Columbia High School, located at 300 Explorer Boulevard in Huntsville, Alabama, is a prominent institution within the Huntsville City Schools district. Situated in a region known for its deep ties to aerospace, technology, and engineering, the school leverages its location to foster an environment focused on academic growth and future readiness. It serves a diverse student body and is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, technical training, or entering the workforce.

The school places a strong emphasis on cultivating a supportive community where students are encouraged to engage in both rigorous coursework and extracurricular activities. By utilizing the resources provided by the Huntsville City Schools system, Columbia High offers various programs aimed at developing critical thinking, leadership skills, and digital literacy. As a vital part of the Huntsville community, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, innovative, and productive citizens in an ever-evolving global landscape.

954

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	255
Black	510
Asian	14
Two or More	50
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	6

Black
510 (53.5 %)
Hispanic
255 (26.7 %)
White
114 (11.9 %)
Two or More
50 (5.2 %)
Asian
14 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.6 %)
American Indian
5 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Huntsville City
Phone:	(256)428-7576
Website:	http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	954
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	527
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 318

Grade 10 233

Grade 11 223

Grade 12 180