COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL

Columbus High School is a public high school that is part of the Muscogee County school district, located in Columbus, GA with about 1,286 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 61 teachers, Columbus High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Columbus High School, located on Cherokee Avenue in Columbus, Georgia, is a distinguished magnet school within the Muscogee County School District. Renowned for its rigorous academic environment, the school is frequently recognized as one of the top-performing high schools in the state. It offers a specialized Liberal Arts magnet program that draws high-achieving students from across the district, emphasizing a curriculum that prepares graduates for competitive university settings through Advanced Placement (AP) courses and a strong focus on college readiness.

Beyond its academic prestige, Columbus High School maintains a vibrant campus culture that balances scholarship with traditional extracurricular involvement. Students participate in a wide array of activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various academic honor societies. By fostering a community centered on academic excellence and holistic development, the school serves as a flagship institution for the region, consistently maintaining a reputation for high graduation rates and significant student achievement.

For more information, contact Columbus High School at (706) 748-2534 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1700 Cherokee Ave
Columbus, GA 31906
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COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Columbus, GA with about 1,286 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Muscogee County
Total Students:
1,286
Teachers:
61.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,286 students

White
55.0%
Black or African American
23.5%
Asian
10.1%
Hispanic/Latino
6.5%
Two or more races
4.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
56.5%
Male
43.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.