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Columbus High School

Summary:

Columbus High School is a public high school serving 244 students in grades 9-12 in Columbus, Montana, which is part of the Columbus High School District. The school outperforms the state average in reading proficiency, but lags behind in mathematics and science. While the school has consistently ranked in the top half of Montana high schools, its statewide ranking has declined in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools like Roberts High School, Joliet High School, and Park City High School, Columbus High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.1. This suggests the school may have access to more resources and funding, which could contribute to its stronger academic performance compared to its immediate competitors.

However, the school's declining statewide ranking and the overall academic performance in the surrounding region indicate that there may be room for improvement, particularly in mathematics and science. Continued efforts to address these challenges and maintain the school's competitive edge will be crucial for its future success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 433 N 3rd St
       Columbus, MT  59019

(406) 322-5373

District: Columbus High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
44th of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,110 Help


Feeder schools for Columbus High School:

Elementary:    Columbus Elementary School
Middle:    Columbus Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  240

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.4%
Hispanic:
5.4%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Columbus High School ranks better than 64.5% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.4%), Hispanic (5.4%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbus High School is 16.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbus High School is $12,110.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Columbus High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Columbus High School 44th of 124 Montana public high schools. (See Columbus High School in the ranking list.)

Columbus High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbus High School 103rd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Columbus High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.74 53rd 137 61.3%
2005 40.57 100th 142 29.6%
2006 72.63 34th 138 75.4%
2007 67.70 41st 136 69.9%
2008 90.36 8th 139 94.2%
2009 85.32 10th 135 92.6%
2010 84.43 8th 135 94.1%
2011 83.37 6th 122 95.1%
2012 77.94 22nd 129 82.9%
2013 71.72 28th 128 78.1%
2015 62.17 36th 92 60.9%
2016 69.83 28th 113 75.2%
2017 60.28 40th 111 64.0%
2018 63.71 38th 119 68.1%
2019 81.99 13th 119 89.1%
2021 70.14 20th 138 85.5%
2022 35.10 47th 114 58.8%
2023 53.33 44th 124 64.5%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Columbus High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 142 142
1991 137 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 137
1992 147 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1993 154 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 158
1994 156 1 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 165
1995 181 1 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 186
1996 181 1 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 186
1997 178 1 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 185
1998 181 2 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 192
1999 185 1 5 2 3 n/a n/a 0 196
2000 208 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2001 202 1 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2002 170 3 8 0 2 n/a n/a 0 183
2003 170 3 8 0 2 n/a n/a 0 183
2004 178 7 3 5 4 n/a n/a 0 197
2005 184 4 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 195
2006 206 2 3 5 4 n/a n/a 0 220
2007 218 2 7 4 2 n/a n/a 0 233
2008 217 1 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 229
2009 207 1 4 5 4 n/a n/a 0 221
2010 203 1 6 5 4 n/a n/a 0 219
2011 191 0 0 7 3 1 0 0 202
2012 202 0 1 6 5 2 0 0 216
2013 200 1 2 7 5 2 0 0 217
2014 190 2 2 10 3 1 0 0 208
2015 167 3 1 13 4 2 4 0 194
2016 175 4 0 19 6 1 3 0 208
2017 172 2 0 14 5 1 4 0 198
2018 188 1 0 15 6 1 7 0 218
2019 210 0 0 12 5 0 3 0 230
2020 192 0 0 11 6 0 4 0 213
2021 195 0 0 15 1 0 3 0 214
2022 209 0 2 17 2 1 3 0 234
2023 222 0 0 10 6 1 5 0 244
2024 217 1 1 13 3 0 5 0 240

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 Columbus High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 142 21.0 6.7 8.5
1991 137 12.7 10.7 11.7
1992 148 12.9 11.4 8.8
1993 158 13.0 12.2 7
1994 165 11.9 13.9 3
1995 186 12.1 15.4 4.8
1996 186 12.1 15.4 4.8
1997 185 12.1 15.3 3.8
1998 192 13.7 14.0 4.2
1999 196 13.8 14.2 3.6
2000 213 13.6 15.7 9.9
2001 217 14.6 14.9 5.1
2002 183 15.0 12.2 11.5
2003 183 15.0 12.2 11.5
2004 197 14.5 13.6 12.7
2005 195 14.9 13.1 6.2
2006 220 14.9 14.8 7.3
2007 233 17.1 13.6 6.9
2008 229 16.0 14.3 7.9
2009 221 16.3 13.6 6.3
2010 219 16.8 12.9 10
2011 202 16.0 12.6 14.4
2012 216 16.3 13.2 12
2013 217 16.2 13.3 16.1
2014 208 15.7 13.2 13.9
2015 194 16.0 12.1 13.9
2016 208 15.0 13.8 19.2
2017 198 14.8 13.3 20.2
2018 218 14.2 15.2 20.6
2019 230 14.3 16.0 21.7
2020 213 14.5 14.6 21.1
2021 214 14.6 14.5 n/a
2022 234 14.0 16.6 n/a
2023 244 14.2 17.1 n/a
2024 240 14.1 16.9 19.6

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 Columbus High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 142 21.0 6.7 8.5
1991 137 12.7 10.7 11.7
1992 148 12.9 11.4 8.8
1993 158 13.0 12.2 7
1994 165 11.9 13.9 3
1995 186 12.1 15.4 4.8
1996 186 12.1 15.4 4.8
1997 185 12.1 15.3 3.8
1998 192 13.7 14.0 4.2
1999 196 13.8 14.2 3.6
2000 213 13.6 15.7 9.9
2001 217 14.6 14.9 5.1
2002 183 15.0 12.2 11.5
2003 183 15.0 12.2 11.5
2004 197 14.5 13.6 12.7
2005 195 14.9 13.1 6.2
2006 220 14.9 14.8 7.3
2007 233 17.1 13.6 6.9
2008 229 16.0 14.3 7.9
2009 221 16.3 13.6 6.3
2010 219 16.8 12.9 10
2011 202 16.0 12.6 14.4
2012 216 16.3 13.2 12
2013 217 16.2 13.3 16.1
2014 208 15.7 13.2 13.9
2015 194 16.0 12.1 13.9
2016 208 15.0 13.8 19.2
2017 198 14.8 13.3 20.2
2018 218 14.2 15.2 20.6
2019 230 14.3 16.0 21.7
2020 213 14.5 14.6 21.1
2021 214 14.6 14.5 n/a
2022 234 14.0 16.6 n/a
2023 244 14.2 17.1 n/a
2024 240 14.1 16.9 19.6

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 Columbus High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $13,084
2022 $13,700
2023 $12,110

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbus 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 13th of 119 High schoolsRanks 44th of 124 High schools
 24.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students230244
 6.1%
African American00
American Indian56
 20%
Asian00
Hispanic1210
 16.7%
Pacific Islander01
White210222
 5.7%
Two or More Races35
 66.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus High School

Columbus High School ranks 44th of 124 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Columbus High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Columbus Elementary School
Middle : Columbus Middle School

Students at Columbus High School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 240 students attended Columbus High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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