COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL

School Overview
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.
1,273
Total Students
76.7
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White656
Hispanic553
Black21
Asian9
Two or More24
American Indian10
  • White
    656 (51.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    553 (43.4 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (1.9 %)
  • Black
    21 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    10 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    9 (0.7 %)
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: COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)563-7050
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 76.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 522
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 172
Grades Taught
Grade 9 316
Grade 10 313
Grade 11 332
Grade 12 312

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 9316
Grade 10313
Grade 11332
Grade 12312
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female62449%
Male64951%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)