Columbia Central High School

654 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Columbia Central High School, located in Brooklyn, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Columbia School District. Situated in a rural-suburban setting, the school focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous academics, extracurricular activities, and community-oriented programs. The district emphasizes a supportive environment where faculty work closely with students to foster both personal growth and academic achievement within the Jackson County region.

The school’s offerings typically include a standard high school curriculum supplemented by various elective courses, athletic programs, and student organizations designed to develop well-rounded individuals. By utilizing their official website, the district maintains transparency and provides resources for parents and students, including academic calendars, board policies, and administrative information. As a pillar of the Brooklyn community, Columbia Central High School is dedicated to maintaining high standards of education while preparing its student body for the challenges of college and the workforce.

654

Total Students

33.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	576
Hispanic	33
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	38
American Indian	1

White
576 (88.1 %)
Two or More
38 (5.8 %)
Hispanic
33 (5.0 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
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 School District
Phone:	(517)592-6634
Website:	http://Columbiaschooldistrict.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	654
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 7 106

Grade 8 115

Grade 9 117

Grade 10 111

Grade 11 100

Grade 12 105