COLUMBIA CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Columbia City High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Whitley County Con Schools school district, located in Columbia City, IN with about 1,089 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 58 teachers, Columbia City High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Columbia City High School (CCHS), located in Columbia City, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Whitley County Consolidated School Corporation. The school is known for fostering a comprehensive learning environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for diverse post-secondary paths, offering a mix of core academic subjects, vocational training, and dual-credit courses that allow students to earn college credits before graduation.
Beyond the classroom, Columbia City High School plays a central role in the local community, maintaining a strong tradition of school spirit through its athletic programs, arts department, and various student-led clubs. The school campus, situated on North Whitley Street, serves as a hub for community events and extracurricular engagement. With a focus on preparing students for citizenship and career success, CCHS emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that aims to equip graduates with the skills necessary to excel in an increasingly complex global landscape.
For more information, contact Columbia City High School at (260) 244-6136 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbia City, IN 46725-1799
(260) 244-6136
COLUMBIA CITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbia City, IN with about 1,089 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Whitley County Con Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,089
- Teachers:
- 58.3
- 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
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,089 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending COLUMBIA CITY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 92.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
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.