Columbia High School

1455 NW BRUIN COUNTRY RD
WHITE SALMON, WA 98672

(509)493-1970

365 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Columbia High School, located in White Salmon, Washington, serves as the primary secondary institution for the White Salmon Valley School District. Nestled in the Columbia River Gorge, the school benefits from a scenic and rural environment that influences its community-focused culture. The school is known for its "Bruins" mascot and prides itself on fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where educators can provide personalized attention to their students.

Academically and extracurricularly, Columbia High School offers a range of programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and vocational pathways. The school emphasizes a blend of traditional college-preparatory coursework, career and technical education (CTE), and diverse athletic and club opportunities. By leveraging its unique location in the Gorge, the school often integrates local community resources to enhance the student experience, aiming to develop well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute to their local community and the broader world.

365

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	121
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	16
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
215 (58.9 %)
Hispanic
121 (33.2 %)
Two or More
16 (4.4 %)
American Indian
6 (1.6 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	White Salmon Valley School District
Phone:	(509)493-1970
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 106

Grade 10 105

Grade 11 84

Grade 12 70