Central Columbia Senior High School

Summary:

Central Columbia Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, part of the highly-ranked Bloomsburg Area School District. With a student population of 597, the school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, boasting impressive academic performance, high graduation rates, and strong outcomes for diverse student groups.

Academically, Central Columbia Senior High School shines, with 76.9% of 11th-graders proficient or better in Algebra I, 73.9% in Biology, and 75.8% in Literature - all significantly higher than state averages. The school's 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and statewide ranking of 57 out of 674 schools further demonstrate its excellence. Compared to nearby schools like Danville Area Senior High School and Southern Columbia High School, Central Columbia stands out with its exceptional Keystone Exam performance.

Central Columbia Senior High School's commitment to equity is also noteworthy, with strong performance across diverse student subgroups. The school ranks 69 out of 577 Pennsylvania high schools for its White student population, 173 out of 652 for its low socioeconomic status students, and an impressive 19 out of 502 for its disabled student population. This suggests the school is effectively meeting the needs of all learners and providing a rich, inclusive educational environment.

Detail:

Public 9-12

4777 Old Berwick Rd
Bloomsburg, PA 17815-3515

(570) 784-2833

District: Central Columbia School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
57^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,169

Feeder schools for Central Columbia Senior High School:

Elementary:	Central Columbia Elementary School
Middle:	Central Columbia Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 597

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.9%

Hispanic:

3.7%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Columbia Senior High School ranks better than 91.5% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.8. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Central Columbia Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.9%), Hispanic (3.7%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Columbia Senior High School is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare Central Columbia Senior High School employs 45 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Columbia Senior High School is $21,169.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central Columbia Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Columbia Senior High School 57^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Central Columbia Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Central Columbia School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Columbia School District 42^nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Columbia Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Central Columbia Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	87.94	44^th	583	92.5%
2004	86.19	55^th	590	90.7%
2005	83.01	66^th	593	88.9%
2006	83.46	53^rd	604	91.2%
2007	78.67	92^nd	615	85.0%
2008	79.35	84^th	621	86.5%
2009	88.58	27^th	632	95.7%
2010	77.32	113^th	649	82.6%
2011	76.54	111^th	660	83.2%
2012	79.73	87^th	664	86.9%
2013	83.89	54^th	591	90.9%
2014	69.03	172^nd	580	70.3%
2015	75.24	157^th	680	76.9%
2016	87.72	18^th	677	97.3%
2017	85.43	42^nd	663	93.7%
2018	86.70	37^th	673	94.5%
2019	87.47	42^nd	693	93.9%
2021	84.26	53^rd	537	90.1%
2022	70.28	208^th	634	67.2%
2023	87.80	57^th	674	91.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.01	173^rd	652	73.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Central Columbia Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	96.43	19^th	502	96.2%

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Rank History for White students at Central Columbia Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.48	69^th	577	88.0%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania 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: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Central Columbia Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	707	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	-8	705
1989	646	0	5	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	654
1990	608	0	6	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	622
1991	585	1	8	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	597
1992	562	1	6	1	5	n/a	n/a	0	575
1993	576	4	7	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	591
1994	603	3	5	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	613
1995	737	5	6	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	755
1996	737	5	6	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	755
1997	633	2	12	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	656
1998	628	6	15	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	654
1999	616	4	12	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	636
2000	605	1	12	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	623
2001	586	4	11	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	606
2002	646	5	18	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	681
2003	646	5	18	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	681
2004	650	5	22	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	684
2005	685	7	20	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	718
2006	669	7	13	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	696
2007	678	8	12	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	707
2008	654	13	11	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	684
2009	613	16	14	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	648
2010	591	11	15	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	624
2011	581	12	13	7	0	0	0	0	613
2012	570	10	17	6	0	0	1	0	604
2013	526	12	12	8	0	0	0	0	558
2014	474	12	10	5	0	0	1	0	502
2015	451	7	10	5	0	0	4	0	477
2016	469	6	7	6	2	0	5	0	495
2017	499	5	11	2	2	0	9	0	528
2018	513	7	11	5	4	0	9	0	549
2019	528	6	15	7	4	1	7	0	568
2020	522	4	19	11	2	2	9	0	569
2021	541	4	22	13	2	2	11	0	595
2022	548	7	19	15	0	1	16	0	606
2023	531	9	16	22	1	1	17	0	597

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 Central Columbia Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	705	52.0	13.5	n/a
1989	654	51.9	12.6	n/a
1990	622	52.7	11.8	0
1991	597	41.3	14.4	n/a
1992	575	48.8	11.7	n/a
1993	591	46.0	12.8	n/a
1994	613	46.5	13.2	n/a
1995	755	44.5	17.0	n/a
1996	755	44.5	17.0	n/a
1997	656	44.8	14.6	n/a
1998	654	43.5	15.0	n/a
1999	636	45.5	14.0	n/a
2000	623	44.5	14.0	6.1
2001	606	44.5	13.6	7.1
2002	681	45.5	15.0	10.4
2003	681	45.5	15.0	10.4
2004	684	44.3	15.4	8.6
2005	718	46.3	15.5	9.9
2006	696	45.3	15.4	13.2
2007	707	47.3	14.9	15.3
2008	684	46.5	14.7	18.9
2009	648	48.0	13.5	15.1
2010	624	45.0	13.8	15.1
2011	613	46.5	13.1	13.5
2012	604	42.5	14.2	17.4
2013	558	43.0	12.9	21
2014	502	41.5	12.0	19.9
2015	477	40.0	11.9	16.4
2016	495	42.0	11.7	21
2017	528	43.0	12.2	26.7
2018	549	43.0	12.7	24.8
2019	568	45.0	12.6	23.4
2020	569	47.0	12.1	23.6
2021	595	46.0	12.9	20.2
2022	606	46.0	13.1	17.5
2023	597	45.0	13.2	26.8

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 Central Columbia Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	705	52.0	13.5	n/a
1989	654	51.9	12.6	n/a
1990	622	52.7	11.8	0
1991	597	41.3	14.4	n/a
1992	575	48.8	11.7	n/a
1993	591	46.0	12.8	n/a
1994	613	46.5	13.2	n/a
1995	755	44.5	17.0	n/a
1996	755	44.5	17.0	n/a
1997	656	44.8	14.6	n/a
1998	654	43.5	15.0	n/a
1999	636	45.5	14.0	n/a
2000	623	44.5	14.0	6.1
2001	606	44.5	13.6	7.1
2002	681	45.5	15.0	10.4
2003	681	45.5	15.0	10.4
2004	684	44.3	15.4	8.6
2005	718	46.3	15.5	9.9
2006	696	45.3	15.4	13.2
2007	707	47.3	14.9	15.3
2008	684	46.5	14.7	18.9
2009	648	48.0	13.5	15.1
2010	624	45.0	13.8	15.1
2011	613	46.5	13.1	13.5
2012	604	42.5	14.2	17.4
2013	558	43.0	12.9	21
2014	502	41.5	12.0	19.9
2015	477	40.0	11.9	16.4
2016	495	42.0	11.7	21
2017	528	43.0	12.2	26.7
2018	549	43.0	12.7	24.8
2019	568	45.0	12.6	23.4
2020	569	47.0	12.1	23.6
2021	595	46.0	12.9	20.2
2022	606	46.0	13.1	17.5
2023	597	45.0	13.2	26.8

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 Central Columbia Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$258 (1.2%)	$21,953 (98.8%)	$22,211
2020	$299 (1.8%)	$15,957 (98.2%)	$16,255
2021	$279 (1.5%)	$18,539 (98.5%)	$18,818
2022	$1,080 (5.1%)	$20,089 (94.9%)	$21,169

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Columbia Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 42^nd of 693 High schools	Ranks 57^th of 674 High schools	2.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Central Columbia Senior High School)	86.7	76.9	9.8%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Central Columbia Senior High School)	88.6	73.9	14.7%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Central Columbia Senior High School)	88.6	75.8	12.8%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	568	597	5.1%
African American	6	9	50%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	15	16	6.7%
Hispanic	7	22	214.3%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	528	531	0.6%
Two or More Races	7	17	142.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.4%	26.8%	3.4%

Schools Near Central Columbia Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)			PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Columbia Senior High School	Public	9-12	4777 Old Berwick Rd	Bloomsburg	17815	Columbia County	Central Columbia School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 784-2833	597	45	13.2	26.8%	531 (88.9%)	9 (1.5%)	22 (3.7%)	16 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (2.8%)	87.8	57^th of 674 public high schools	91.5%		70.3	208^th of 634 public high schools	67.2%	151	76.9	73.9	75.8									$21,169	$1,080	$20,089
Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School	Public	9-12	5050 Sweppenheiser Drive	Bloomsburg	17815	Columbia County	Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School	No	No	No	No	(570) 784-8040	609	48	12.5	48.3%	561 (92.1%)	9 (1.5%)	21 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.1%)	56.9	324^th of 674 public high schools	51.9%		17.7	539^th of 634 public high schools	15.0%	215	34.8	55.6	59.8
Bloomsburg Area High School	Public	9-12	1200 Railroad St	Bloomsburg	17815	Columbia County	Bloomsburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 784-6100	428	27	15.7	43.0%	348 (81.3%)	18 (4.2%)	30 (7.0%)	9 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.1%)	60.3	294^th of 674 public high schools	56.4%		75	165^th of 634 public high schools	74.0%	129	22.3	59.2	69.8									$14,399	$232	$14,166
Berwick Area High School	Public	9-12	1100 Fowler Ave	Berwick	18603	Columbia County	Berwick Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 759-6400	782	50	15.5	100.0%	637 (81.5%)	13 (1.7%)	117 (15.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.7%)	35.4	478^th of 674 public high schools	29.1%		39.2	456^th of 634 public high schools	28.1%	22	23.0	37.8	55.4									$12,062	$82	$11,980
Southern Columbia High School	Public	9-12	812 Southern Drive	Catawissa	17820	Columbia County	Southern Columbia Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 356-3450	378	27	13.8	14.6%	355 (93.9%)	4 (1.1%)	10 (2.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	81.9	99^th of 674 public high schools	85.3%		84.5	69^th of 634 public high schools	89.1%	30	63.9	62.1	76.9									$15,695	$1,118	$14,577
Millville Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	345 School House Lane	Millville	17846	Columbia County	Millville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 458-5538	251	34	7.4	39.8%	237 (94.4%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	86.4	68^th of 674 public high schools	89.9%		70.8	204^th of 634 public high schools	67.8%	136	50.0	78.6	79.3	28.5	30.4	29.4	55.6	55.6	60.7	50.0	55.9	$28,142	$2,598	$25,544
Benton Area High School	Public	9-12	400 Park St	Benton	17814	Columbia County	Benton Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 925-6651	200	17	11.4	40.0%	191 (95.5%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	58.9	306^th of 674 public high schools	54.6%		55.4	342^nd of 634 public high schools	46.1%	36	25.0	54.9	69.2									$19,220	$913	$18,307
Danville Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	733 Ironmen Lane	Danville	17821	Montour County	Danville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 271-3268	638	46	13.9	30.9%	541 (84.8%)	24 (3.8%)	26 (4.1%)	25 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (3.3%)	96.5	8^th of 674 public high schools	98.8%		88.5	35^th of 634 public high schools	94.5%	27	65.4	87.5										$12,604	$559	$12,045
North Central Secure Trmnt Unt	Public	7-12	210 Clinic Rd	Danville	17821	Montour County	North Central Secure Trmnt Unt	No	No	No	No	(570) 271-4710	29	11	2.6		4 (13.8%)	23 (79.3%)	2 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Danville Center Adolescent Female	Public	7-12	13 Kirkbride Drive	Danville	17821	Montour County	Danville Center Adolescent Female	No	No	No	No	(570) 271-4751	27	10	2.7		9 (33.3%)	13 (48.1%)	4 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Columbia Senior High School

What district is Central Columbia Senior High School in?

Central Columbia School District

How many students attend Central Columbia Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 597 students attended Central Columbia Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Central Columbia Senior High School?

Students at Central Columbia Senior High School are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Central Columbia Senior High School?

Central Columbia Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Columbia Elementary School
Middle : Central Columbia Middle School

Is Central Columbia Senior High School a good school?

Yes. Central Columbia Senior High School ranks in the top 8.5% of Pennsylvania high schools.

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