COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL
COLUMBUS H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the COLUMBUS ISD school district, located in COLUMBUS, TX with about 470 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 38 teachers, COLUMBUS H S 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.
Columbus High School, located at 103 Cardinal Lane in Columbus, Texas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Columbus Independent School District. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering an environment that emphasizes academic achievement, extracurricular participation, and school spirit. As a hub for students in the region, the high school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare graduates for both higher education and the workforce, while maintaining the close-knit culture typical of a Texas rural-suburban district.
Beyond its academic offerings, Columbus High School is known for its active student body and strong commitment to athletics, fine arts, and various career-oriented student organizations. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep families informed about district policies, academic calendars, and community events. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, Columbus High School strives to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their local community and beyond.
For more information, contact COLUMBUS H S at (979) 732-5746 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
COLUMBUS, TX 78934-0486
(979) 732-5746
COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in COLUMBUS, TX with about 470 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- COLUMBUS ISD
- Total Students:
- 470
- Teachers:
- 38.57
- 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
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- 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 470 students
- White
- 49.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 34.0%
- Black or African American
- 12.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
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.