COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL

COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the Columbus Municipal School District school district, located in COLUMBUS, MS with about 1,021 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 66 teachers, COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 at 215 Hemlock Street in Columbus, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution within the Columbus Municipal School District. As the primary high school for the community, the school is dedicated to preparing students for post-secondary success through a diverse range of academic offerings, extracurricular activities, and career-technical programs. The school focuses on fostering a supportive environment that encourages student engagement, academic excellence, and personal development to help youth transition into responsible and productive citizens.

The school’s official website serves as a vital communication hub for students, parents, and the broader community, providing essential resources such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on district policies. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with modern educational tools, COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL strives to meet the evolving needs of its student body while maintaining strong ties to the local Columbus area. Whether through sports, arts, or rigorous coursework, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to high school education aimed at preparing students for college and the modern workforce.

For more information, contact COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL at (662) 241-7200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

215 Hemlock Street
COLUMBUS, MS 39702
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COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in COLUMBUS, MS with about 1,021 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,021
Teachers:
66.53
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide 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 1,021 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 94% of the student body.

Black or African American
93.7%
White
3.6%
Hispanic/Latino
1.6%
Asian
0.8%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

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.