COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL
Columbia High is a public high school that is part of the Richland 01 school district, located in Columbia, SC with about 622 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 50 teachers, Columbia High has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Columbia High School, located at 1701 Westchester Drive in Columbia, South Carolina, is a part of the Richland School District One. The school serves the local community by providing a comprehensive secondary education program, offering a range of academic courses, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. As a key institution within the district, it focuses on fostering student growth through a structured curriculum and various support services aimed at meeting the diverse needs of its student body.
The school is deeply integrated into the Columbia community and places a strong emphasis on school spirit and student engagement. Beyond its core academic offerings, Columbia High provides opportunities for students to participate in clubs, sports, and community service projects, which are intended to develop leadership skills and social responsibility. By maintaining a commitment to academic excellence and personal development, the school strives to empower its graduates to contribute positively to the broader community after they complete their high school education.
For more information, contact Columbia High at (803) 731-8950 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 731-8950
COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Columbia, SC with about 622 enrolled students. See other public high schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Richland 01
- Total Students:
- 622
- Teachers:
- 50
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental 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 622 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 86% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 85.7%
- Asian
- 5.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- White
- 2.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
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.