COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL
COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in COLUMBUS, NE with about 1,230 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 73 teachers, COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 3434 Discoverer Drive in Columbus, Nebraska, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Columbus Public Schools district. As a central pillar of the community, the school is dedicated to preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether through higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce. The facility is designed to support a comprehensive academic environment, offering a wide array of core curriculum subjects, advanced placement opportunities, and elective courses aimed at fostering both intellectual and personal growth.
Beyond academics, COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led organizations. These programs are intended to develop leadership, teamwork, and school spirit among students. By balancing rigorous educational standards with opportunities for social and creative development, COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL strives to cultivate a supportive learning community that prepares its "Discoverers" to become productive and responsible citizens in their local and global communities.
For more information, contact COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL at (402) 563-7050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
COLUMBUS, NE 68602-0947
(402) 563-7050
COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in COLUMBUS, NE with about 1,230 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 1,230
- Teachers:
- 73.3
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- 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 1,230 students
- White
- 58.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 38.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
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.