High Schools in Columbia

The high schools located in Columbia, Florida include Columbia High School, Fort White High School, and Columbia Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided). Based on the data, Fort White High School stands out as a top performer, with higher proficiency rates than the state and Columbia High School in several subjects, a higher graduation rate, and lower chronic absenteeism.

In contrast, Columbia High School's proficiency rates are generally lower than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. However, both Columbia High School and Fort White High School have relatively high four-year graduation rates, exceeding the state average. The virtual school, Columbia Virtual Instruction Program, has an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 2.9%, but a very high percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch at 81.25%.

The data suggests a potential correlation between higher free/reduced lunch rates and lower academic performance, as seen in the comparison between Columbia High School and Fort White High School. Additionally, Fort White High School has a higher spending per student and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to Columbia High School, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance.