Columbia City High School

1600 South State Road 9
Columbia City, IN 46725

1,147 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,147

Total Students

72.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia City High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,029
Hispanic	54
Black	9
Asian	7
Two or More	45
American Indian	3

White
1,029 (89.7 %)
Hispanic
54 (4.7 %)
Two or More
45 (3.9 %)
Black
9 (0.8 %)
Asian
7 (0.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

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:	Whitley County Con Schools
Phone:	(260)244-6136
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,147
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 9 309

Grade 10 310

Grade 11 275

Grade 12 244

Ungraded 9