Is Columbia High School a good school?

Columbia High School ranks 438 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Columbia High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,737 students attended Columbia High School.

What is the racial makeup of Columbia High School?

Students at Columbia High School are 58% White, 28% African American, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Columbia High School?

Columbia High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Eastside Elementary School Elementary : Five Points Elementary School Elementary : Melrose Park Elementary School Elementary : Niblack Elementary School Elementary : Pinemount Elementary School Elementary : Summers Elementary School Elementary : Westside Elementary School Middle : Lake City Middle School Middle : Richardson Sixth Grade Academy

Columbia High School in Lake City FL

Performance Trends

Compare Details Columbia High School ranks worse than 54.3% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Columbia School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.14. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Columbia High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Columbia High School has the largest high school student body size in the Columbia School District. Racial makeup is: White (57.7%), African American (27.7%), Hispanic (7.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbia High School is 21.4. 2 high schools in the Columbia School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Columbia High School employs 81 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbia High School is $8,502. 2 high schools in the Columbia School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Columbia High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia High School 438^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Columbia High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Columbia 27^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Columbia High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	51.49	261^st	484	46.1%
2005	51.43	260^th	487	46.6%
2006	46.88	268^th	477	43.8%
2007	54.50	260^th	563	53.8%
2008	56.62	262^nd	577	54.6%
2009	55.37	285^th	587	51.4%
2010	60.37	262^nd	620	57.7%
2011	57.50	290^th	622	53.4%
2012	41.22	319^th	606	47.4%
2013	39.50	378^th	648	41.7%
2014	34.14	449^th	687	34.6%
2016	38.78	389^th	693	43.9%
2017	32.29	445^th	714	37.7%
2018	36.29	412^th	716	42.5%
2019	40.17	392^nd	734	46.6%
2021	36.12	412^th	746	44.8%
2022	37.21	423^rd	774	45.3%
2023	35.83	435^th	792	45.1%
2024	38.14	438^th	807	45.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Columbia High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1169	347	4	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	1529
1989	1142	318	4	7	8	n/a	n/a	0	1479
1990	1091	330	5	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	1439
1991	996	328	10	12	4	n/a	n/a	0	1350
1992	949	347	10	13	5	n/a	n/a	0	1324
1993	1002	413	15	16	8	n/a	n/a	0	1454
1994	1033	382	14	18	4	n/a	n/a	0	1451
1995	1141	377	17	20	7	n/a	n/a	0	1562
1996	1141	377	17	20	7	n/a	n/a	0	1562
1997	1138	394	14	17	7	n/a	n/a	0	1570
1998	1175	436	12	28	4	n/a	n/a	0	1655
1999	1158	458	15	26	8	n/a	n/a	0	1665
2000	1125	455	19	27	3	n/a	n/a	0	1629
2001	1282	512	29	40	6	n/a	n/a	0	1869
2002	1225	474	35	49	11	n/a	n/a	0	1794
2003	1225	474	35	49	11	n/a	n/a	0	1794
2004	1251	479	27	47	6	n/a	n/a	0	1810
2005	1271	472	24	53	4	n/a	n/a	0	1824
2006	1315	507	28	71	4	n/a	n/a	0	1925
2007	1317	507	18	76	4	n/a	n/a	45	1967
2008	1300	497	20	70	3	n/a	n/a	39	1929
2009	1269	468	23	65	3	n/a	n/a	35	1863
2010	1210	465	29	63	2	n/a	n/a	50	1819
2011	1182	448	22	54	3	1	58	0	1768
2012	1171	427	24	46	6	1	56	0	1731
2013	1201	432	25	49	1	1	53	0	1762
2014	1224	447	18	64	3	0	46	0	1802
2015	1257	488	29	81	5	1	53	0	1914
2016	1220	487	26	100	4	1	68	0	1906
2017	1185	518	31	110	1	2	88	0	1935
2018	1231	514	26	103	0	2	85	0	1961
2019	1208	511	19	123	3	1	92	0	1957
2020	1144	484	29	137	3	1	86	0	1884
2021	1110	491	23	144	4	2	97	0	1871
2022	1040	449	28	139	3	2	77	0	1738
2023	1002	482	30	131	2	1	89	0	1737

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Columbia High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1529	87.0	17.5	15.4
1989	1479	86.0	17.1	16
1990	1439	87.0	16.5	20.6
1991	1350	85.0	15.8	15.6
1992	1324	86.0	15.3	13.8
1993	1454	83.0	17.5	20.3
1994	1451	83.0	17.5	21.6
1995	1562	91.0	17.2	22
1996	1562	91.0	17.2	22
1997	1570	92.0	17.1	21.2
1998	1655	88.0	18.8	24.8
1999	1665	87.0	19.1	31.5
2000	1629	88.0	18.5	31.7
2001	1869	92.0	20.3	30.9
2002	1794	92.0	19.5	38.4
2003	1794	92.0	19.5	38.4
2004	1810	93.0	19.5	37.5
2005	1824	94.0	19.4	40.2
2006	1925	99.0	19.4	39.7
2007	1967	104.0	18.9	42
2008	1929	103.0	18.7	41.1
2009	1863	110.5	17.9	44.5
2010	1819	106.0	17.1	48.7
2011	1768	105.7	16.7	49.3
2012	1731	105.0	16.4	50.6
2013	1762	108.0	16.3	53.2
2014	1802	106.0	17.0	52.9
2015	1914	105.0	18.2	51.5
2016	1906	109.0	17.4	54.4
2017	1935	114.0	16.9	53.9
2018	1961	109.0	17.9	54
2019	1957	96.0	20.3	45.9
2020	1884	87.0	21.6	43.7
2021	1871	88.0	21.2	47.1
2022	1738	82.0	21.1	51.7
2023	1737	81.0	21.4	49.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Columbia High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1529	87.0	17.5	15.4
1989	1479	86.0	17.1	16
1990	1439	87.0	16.5	20.6
1991	1350	85.0	15.8	15.6
1992	1324	86.0	15.3	13.8
1993	1454	83.0	17.5	20.3
1994	1451	83.0	17.5	21.6
1995	1562	91.0	17.2	22
1996	1562	91.0	17.2	22
1997	1570	92.0	17.1	21.2
1998	1655	88.0	18.8	24.8
1999	1665	87.0	19.1	31.5
2000	1629	88.0	18.5	31.7
2001	1869	92.0	20.3	30.9
2002	1794	92.0	19.5	38.4
2003	1794	92.0	19.5	38.4
2004	1810	93.0	19.5	37.5
2005	1824	94.0	19.4	40.2
2006	1925	99.0	19.4	39.7
2007	1967	104.0	18.9	42
2008	1929	103.0	18.7	41.1
2009	1863	110.5	17.9	44.5
2010	1819	106.0	17.1	48.7
2011	1768	105.7	16.7	49.3
2012	1731	105.0	16.4	50.6
2013	1762	108.0	16.3	53.2
2014	1802	106.0	17.0	52.9
2015	1914	105.0	18.2	51.5
2016	1906	109.0	17.4	54.4
2017	1935	114.0	16.9	53.9
2018	1961	109.0	17.9	54
2019	1957	96.0	20.3	45.9
2020	1884	87.0	21.6	43.7
2021	1871	88.0	21.2	47.1
2022	1738	82.0	21.1	51.7
2023	1737	81.0	21.4	49.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Columbia High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$300 (4.9%)	$5,870 (95.1%)	$6,170
2019	$247 (3.7%)	$6,339 (96.2%)	$6,587
2020	$234 (3.6%)	$6,356 (96.4%)	$6,590
2021	$738 (10.4%)	$6,336 (89.5%)	$7,076
2022	$1,361 (17.7%)	$6,350 (82.3%)	$7,711
2023	$1,449 (17.0%)	$7,053 (83.0%)	$8,502

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbia High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 392^nd of 734 High schools	Ranks 435^th of 792 High schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia High School)	45	49	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia)	47	48	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia High School)	51	43	8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia)	49	45	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Columbia High School)	61	52	9%
End of Course Biology 1 (Columbia)	63	55	8%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Columbia High School)	61	61
End of Course US History (Columbia)	63	60	3%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Columbia High School)	45	20	25%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Columbia)	64	49	15%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Columbia High School)	49	44	5%
End of Course Geometry (Columbia)	50	47	3%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1957	1737	11.2%
African American	511	482	5.7%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	19	30	57.9%
Hispanic	123	131	6.5%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	1208	1002	17.1%
Two or More Races	92	89	3.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.9%	49.8%	3.9%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Columbia High School	Public	9-12	469 SE Fighting Tiger Dr	Lake City	32025	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	No	(386) 755-8080	1,737	81	21.4	49.8%	1,002 (57.7%)	482 (27.7%)	131 (7.5%)	30 (1.7%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	89 (5.1%)	38.1	438^th of 807 public high schools	45.7%		35.8	435^th of 792 public high schools	45.1%	3				46.0	44.0					25.0	49.0	57.0	60.0		$8,502	$1,449	$7,053
Columbia Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	372 W Duval St	Lake City	32055	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 758-4935	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Columbia Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)	Public, Virtual	5-12	372 W Duval St	Lake City	32055	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	Yes	No	(386) 755-8053	16	0		81.3%	9 (56.3%)	6 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)								(n/a)
Pathways Academy	Public	6-12	1301 NW Labonte Ln	Lake City	32055	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	No	(386) 755-8296	87	8	10.8	77.0%	48 (55.2%)	30 (34.5%)	5 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.6%)	1.8	1190^th of 1196 public high schools	0.5%		2.8	763^rd of 792 public high schools	3.7%	427		0.0	6.0	0.0				6.0	0.0	0.0					$20,395	$3,219	$17,177
Fort White High School	Public	6-12	17828 SW State Road 47	Fort White	32038	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	No	(386) 319-7272	1,158	67	17.2	57.6%	827 (71.4%)	109 (9.4%)	143 (12.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (6.4%)	42.3	397^th of 807 public high schools	50.8%		36.7	425^th of 792 public high schools	46.3%	28	49.0	47.0	52.0	51.0	47.0	36.0	55.0	38.0	70.0	34.0	54.0	61.0	62.0	68.0	$10,625	$1,934	$8,691
Union Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	55 SW 6th St	Lake Butler	32054	Union County	Union	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 448-5145	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Union County High School	Public	9-12	1000 S Lake Ave	Lake Butler	32054	Union County	Union	No	No	No	No	(352) 448-5204	633	41	15.6	45.3%	495 (78.2%)	91 (14.4%)	21 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.8%)	52.1	275^th of 807 public high schools	65.9%		54.6	245^th of 792 public high schools	69.1%	30				57.0	48.0					52.0	54.0	72.0	70.0		$13,638	$1,920	$11,718

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