Is Columbia High School a good school?

Columbia High School ranks 155 th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Columbia High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 276 students attended Columbia High School.

What is the racial makeup of Columbia High School?

Students at Columbia High School are 89% White, 4% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Columbia High School?

Columbia High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Copopa Elementary School Middle : Columbia Middle School

Columbia High School

Summary:

Columbia High School is a public high school serving 260 students in grades 9-12 in the Columbia Local School District in Columbia Station, Ohio. The school has a predominantly white student population and has consistently been ranked in the top 25-35% of Ohio high schools over the past decade.

Columbia High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state average on Ohio's End of Course exams across all subject areas. The school also maintains an impressive 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 94.7% to 98.7% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school is effective in supporting its low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the top 10-20% of Ohio high schools for their performance.

However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.0% in 2019-2020 to 22.2% in 2022-2023. This is an area the school should investigate and address. Additionally, the school's ranking for its gifted and talented student population has declined from the top 50% of Ohio high schools to the bottom third, suggesting the need to re-evaluate its programming and support for its highest-achieving students. Interestingly, the nearby Midview Virtual Programming school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 57.5%, highlighting the challenges virtual schools may face in maintaining student engagement and attendance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

14168 W River Rd
Columbia Station, OH 44028-9430

(440) 236-5001

District: Columbia Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
155^th of 864 Ohio High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,828

Feeder schools for Columbia High School:

Elementary:	Copopa Elementary School
Middle:	Columbia Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 276

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.8%

Asian:

4.0%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Columbia High School ranks better than 82.1% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.46. (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 Racial makeup is: White (88.8%), Asian (4%), Hispanic (4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbia High School is 12.2. (See more...)

Compare Columbia High School employs 22.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbia High School is $14,828.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Columbia High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia High School 155^th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Columbia High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

White students:

Columbia Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia Local 211^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Columbia High School

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Rank History for all students at Columbia High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2004	65.44	257^th	681	62.3%
2005	70.90	194^th	689	71.8%
2006	60.24	317^th	696	54.5%
2007	71.06	178^th	756	76.5%
2008	75.99	102^nd	767	86.7%
2009	74.44	124^th	791	84.3%
2010	72.90	172^nd	819	79.0%
2011	77.06	89^th	818	89.1%
2012	72.31	196^th	832	76.4%
2013	69.71	204^th	767	73.4%
2014	73.18	150^th	769	80.5%
2015	66.50	230^th	778	70.4%
2016	62.50	257^th	784	67.2%
2017	56.71	320^th	773	58.6%
2018	59.33	327^th	800	59.1%
2019	60.32	342^nd	836	59.1%
2021	54.52	360^th	819	56.0%
2022	75.19	127^th	836	84.8%
2023	76.94	111^th	867	87.2%
2024	73.46	155^th	864	82.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbia High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	67.30	179^th	758	76.4%
2019	74.83	121^st	779	84.5%
2021	62.30	234^th	763	69.3%
2022	81.07	76^th	773	90.2%
2023	78.98	89^th	805	88.9%
2024	65.85	258^th	822	68.6%

See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Columbia High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	56.20	329^th	751	56.2%
2019	52.43	477^th	781	38.9%
2021	65.26	244^th	775	68.5%
2022	81.36	94^th	794	88.2%
2023	78.53	125^th	813	84.6%
2024	70.85	217^th	798	72.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Columbia High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	30.46	461^st	538	14.3%
2019	26.28	248^th	272	8.8%
2021	34.63	294^th	349	15.8%
2022	59.94	148^th	312	52.6%
2024	66.59	104^th	280	62.9%

See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Columbia High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	54.58	333^rd	763	56.4%
2019	65.25	288^th	792	63.6%
2021	53.14	377^th	778	51.5%
2022	73.70	176^th	808	78.2%
2023	81.10	112^th	819	86.3%
2024	81.10	107^th	816	86.9%

See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at Columbia High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	50.65	318^th	718	55.7%
2019	54.21	376^th	739	49.1%
2021	55.08	323^rd	727	55.6%
2022	74.62	157^th	749	79.0%
2023	75.15	155^th	756	79.5%
2024	75.40	169^th	754	77.6%

See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for White Students!

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio 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	438	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	439
1989	396	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	397
1990	379	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	381
1991	382	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	386
1992	368	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	370
1993	368	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	370
1994	366	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	367
1995	364	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	366
1996	364	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	366
1997	382	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
1998	389	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	393
1999	356	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	361
2000	376	1	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
2001	360	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	365
2002	367	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	371
2003	367	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	371
2004	360	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	363
2005	353	0	0	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	360
2006	360	0	2	3	3	n/a	n/a	1	369
2007	361	1	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	1	368
2008	386	2	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	3	396
2009	393	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	2	402
2010	327	2	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	333
2011	339	2	1	6	0	0	0	0	348
2012	320	1	2	7	0	1	6	0	337
2013	283	1	1	13	0	1	4	0	303
2014	261	1	2	13	0	1	3	0	281
2015	265	0	2	9	0	0	3	0	279
2016	264	0	1	7	0	0	2	0	274
2017	253	0	1	8	0	0	5	0	267
2018	256	2	0	9	0	0	4	0	271
2019	258	0	0	8	0	0	5	0	271
2020	254	1	0	8	0	0	3	0	266
2021	257	0	3	7	0	0	4	0	271
2022	261	1	3	8	0	0	1	0	274
2023	242	1	8	7	0	0	2	0	260
2024	245	4	11	11	1	0	4	0	276

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	439	24.0	18.2	0
1989	397	23.0	17.2	n/a
1990	381	21.6	17.6	n/a
1991	386	21.6	17.8	n/a
1992	370	20.6	17.9	4.6
1993	370	21.1	17.5	5.4
1994	367	21.9	16.8	5.2
1995	366	22.8	16.1	4.6
1996	366	22.8	16.1	4.6
1997	383	23.3	16.4	3.4
1998	393	22.3	17.6	5.3
1999	361	24.0	15.0	10.2
2000	382	23.4	16.3	10.2
2001	365	25.4	14.4	7.7
2002	371	25.4	14.6	10.3
2003	371	25.4	14.6	10.3
2004	363	24.4	14.9	11
2005	360	24.0	15.0	11.1
2006	369	23.4	15.8	11.7
2007	368	23.1	15.9	12.5
2008	396	23.8	16.6	n/a
2009	402	23.8	16.9	18.8
2010	333	23.7	14.0	21
2011	348	23.2	14.9	18.7
2012	337	27.6	12.1	21.1
2013	303	24.6	12.3	20.8
2014	281	21.3	13.1	30.6
2015	279	n/a	n/a	29.7
2016	274	19.0	14.4	35.8
2017	267	19.2	13.9	31.8
2018	271	20.0	13.5	30.6
2019	271	20.9	12.9	28
2020	266	20.9	12.7	26.7
2021	271	20.2	13.4	n/a
2022	274	24.7	11.0	n/a
2023	260	20.5	12.6	21.2
2024	276	22.5	12.2	33.3

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	439	24.0	18.2	0
1989	397	23.0	17.2	n/a
1990	381	21.6	17.6	n/a
1991	386	21.6	17.8	n/a
1992	370	20.6	17.9	4.6
1993	370	21.1	17.5	5.4
1994	367	21.9	16.8	5.2
1995	366	22.8	16.1	4.6
1996	366	22.8	16.1	4.6
1997	383	23.3	16.4	3.4
1998	393	22.3	17.6	5.3
1999	361	24.0	15.0	10.2
2000	382	23.4	16.3	10.2
2001	365	25.4	14.4	7.7
2002	371	25.4	14.6	10.3
2003	371	25.4	14.6	10.3
2004	363	24.4	14.9	11
2005	360	24.0	15.0	11.1
2006	369	23.4	15.8	11.7
2007	368	23.1	15.9	12.5
2008	396	23.8	16.6	n/a
2009	402	23.8	16.9	18.8
2010	333	23.7	14.0	21
2011	348	23.2	14.9	18.7
2012	337	27.6	12.1	21.1
2013	303	24.6	12.3	20.8
2014	281	21.3	13.1	30.6
2015	279	n/a	n/a	29.7
2016	274	19.0	14.4	35.8
2017	267	19.2	13.9	31.8
2018	271	20.0	13.5	30.6
2019	271	20.9	12.9	28
2020	266	20.9	12.7	26.7
2021	271	20.2	13.4	n/a
2022	274	24.7	11.0	n/a
2023	260	20.5	12.6	21.2
2024	276	22.5	12.2	33.3

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	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,213
2022	$12,660
2023	$14,018
2024	$14,828

Data source: Ohio 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 342^nd of 836 High schools	Ranks 111^th of 867 High schools	28.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Columbia High School)	85.7	86.8	1.1%
End of Course American Government (Columbia Local)	85.7	86.8	1.1%
End of Course American Government (Ohio)	77.7	72	5.7%
End of Course American History (Columbia High School)	85.7	83.3	2.4%
End of Course American History (Columbia Local)	85.7	83.3	2.4%
End of Course American History (Ohio)	78.1	69.7	8.4%
End of Course Biology (Columbia High School)	89.4	78.4	11%
End of Course Biology (Columbia Local)	89.4	78.4	11%
End of Course Biology (Ohio)	73.7	63.7	10%
End of Course English II (Columbia High School)	61.8	84.3	22.5%
End of Course English II (Columbia Local)	61.8	84.3	22.5%
End of Course English II (Ohio)	66.2	60.8	5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Columbia High School)	48.6	52	3.4%
End of Course Geometry (Columbia Local)	48.6	52.6	4%
End of Course Geometry (Ohio)	50.1	41.8	8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Columbia High School)	58.7	90.7	32%
End of Course Algebra I (Columbia Local)	70.8	93.8	23%
End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)	61.1	53	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	271	260	4.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	8
Hispanic	8	7	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	258	242	6.2%
Two or More Races	5	2	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28%	21.2%	6.9%

Schools Near Columbia High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests American Government (2024)	Ohio State Tests American History (2024)	Ohio State Tests Biology (2024)	Ohio State Tests English II (2024)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2024)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Columbia High School	Public	9-12	14168 W River Rd	Columbia Station	44028	Lorain County	Columbia Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 236-5001	276	23	12.2	33.3%	245 (88.8%)	4 (1.4%)	11 (4.0%)	11 (4.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	73.5	155^th of 864 public high schools	82.1%		76.9	111^th of 867 public high schools	87.2%	44	88.9	85.7	85.9	74.6	54.7	67.3	$14,828
Strongsville High School	Public	9-12	20025 Lunn Rd	Strongsville	44149	Cuyahoga County	Strongsville City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 572-7100	1,859	98	18.9	14.9%	1,461 (78.6%)	66 (3.6%)	131 (7.0%)	131 (7.0%)	7 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (3.3%)	83.4	46^th of 864 public high schools	94.7%		83.7	49^th of 867 public high schools	94.3%	3	93.0	92.9	88.8	87.9	74.0	76.1	$13,957
Olmsted Falls High School	Public	9-12	26939 Bagley Rd	Olmsted Falls	44138	Cuyahoga County	Olmsted Falls City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 427-6100	1,218	59	20.8	21.3%	1,087 (89.2%)	33 (2.7%)	47 (3.9%)	31 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	17 (1.4%)	72.6	167^th of 864 public high schools	80.7%		70.3	189^th of 867 public high schools	78.2%	22	81.3	84.5	87.1	81.6	59.2	60.4	$13,258
Berea-Midpark High School	Public	9-12	165 E Bagley Rd	Berea	44017	Cuyahoga County	Berea City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(216) 898-8900	1,821	92	19.7	40.9%	1,305 (71.7%)	110 (6.0%)	216 (11.9%)	71 (3.9%)	3 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	112 (6.2%)	59.9	335^th of 864 public high schools	61.2%		61.1	323^rd of 867 public high schools	62.7%	12	76.2	74.0	73.2	62.6	48.7	63.9	$13,408
Polaris Career Center	Public	6-12	7285 Old Oak Blvd	Middleburg Heights	44130	Cuyahoga County	Polaris	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 891-7600	0	49	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
North Ridgeville High School	Public	9-12	34600 Bainbridge Rd	North Ridgeville	44039	Lorain County	North Ridgeville City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 327-1992	1,263	62	20.4	29.6%	1,068 (84.6%)	32 (2.5%)	98 (7.8%)	24 (1.9%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (3.0%)	74.1	147^th of 864 public high schools	83.0%		70.9	185^th of 867 public high schools	78.7%	38	86.6	89.7	77.3	77.6	44.4	84.7	$10,542
North Olmsted High School	Public	9-12	27301 Butternut Ridge Rd	North Olmsted	44070	Cuyahoga County	North Olmsted City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 588-5833	1,145	59	19.4	47.5%	926 (80.9%)	54 (4.7%)	101 (8.8%)	25 (2.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (3.1%)	52.2	439^th of 864 public high schools	49.2%		60.8	329^th of 867 public high schools	62.1%	110	75.3	73.2	63.6	68.5	42.5	35.6	$14,260
Midview High School	Public	9-12	38199 Capel Rd	Grafton	44044	Lorain County	Midview Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 748-2124	735	45	16.4	44.2%	628 (85.4%)	16 (2.2%)	53 (7.2%)	5 (0.7%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.9%)	69.5	199^th of 864 public high schools	77.0%		66.1	260^th of 867 public high schools	70.0%	61	85.4	86.0	75.9	71.2	49.4	69.9	$12,362
Midview Virtual Programming	Public, Virtual	9-12	38199 Capel Rd	Grafton	44044	Lorain County	Midview Local	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(440) 748-5377	6	0			4 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Brunswick High School	Public	9-12	3581 Center Rd	Brunswick	44212	Medina County	Brunswick City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 273-0495	1,984	91	21.8	24.1%	1,753 (88.4%)	50 (2.5%)	83 (4.2%)	30 (1.5%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	63 (3.2%)	65	267^th of 864 public high schools	69.1%		67.3	236^th of 867 public high schools	72.8%	31	75.6	77.1	82.2	76.8	57.0	49.8	$12,149

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Impact of COVID-19 on Columbia High School

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Schools Near Columbia High School