Columbia High School

www.columbia4.org/

635 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Columbia High School, located at 77 Veterans Parkway in Columbia, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the community of Columbia. As part of Columbia Community Unit School District 4, the school is known for fostering a focused academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. It serves students in grades 9 through 12, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic requirements with a variety of elective opportunities designed to meet diverse student interests.

Beyond its academic offerings, Columbia High School is a cornerstone of the local community, maintaining a strong tradition of extracurricular involvement. The school supports a wide array of athletic programs, student organizations, and performing arts opportunities, which encourage student engagement and school spirit. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and holistic student development, the school strives to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education and the workforce.

635

Total Students

37.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	576
Hispanic	23
Black	3
Asian	10
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
576 (90.7 %)
Hispanic
23 (3.6 %)
Two or More
20 (3.1 %)
Asian
10 (1.6 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Columbia CUSD 4
Phone:	(618)281-5001
Website:	http://www.columbia4.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	635
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 9 138

Grade 10 179

Grade 11 152

Grade 12 166