Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School

Summary:

Columbia-Montour AVTS is a public vocational-technical high school serving 609 students in grades 9-12 in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. The school has a predominantly white student population and consistently ranks in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools, though it outperforms the state average in graduation and dropout rates.

Despite its lower overall academic performance compared to nearby schools like Danville Area Senior High School and Central Columbia Senior High School, Columbia-Montour AVTS ranks highly for its support of low-income and disabled student populations. The school's specialized vocational programs may contribute to its unique strengths, though its proximity to higher-performing schools in the Danville Area School District and Central Columbia School District could present challenges in attracting and retaining top students.

While Columbia-Montour AVTS has seen a decline in racial diversity over the past three years, the school's performance has been inconsistent, ranging from 324 to 539 in the state rankings over the past decade. Exploring the factors behind this fluctuation, as well as the school's specialized curriculum and support for underserved populations, could provide valuable insights for parents and the Bloomsburg Area School District.

Detail:

Public 9-12

5050 Sweppenheiser Drive
Bloomsburg, PA 17815-8920

(570) 784-8040

District: Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School

SchoolDigger Rank:
324^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 609

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.1%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School ranks better than 51.9% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.87. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical 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 (92.1%), Hispanic (3.4%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School employs 48.4 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School 324^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School 314^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School

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Rank History for all students at Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	17.28	506^th	583	13.2%
2004	10.71	531^st	590	10.0%
2005	19.97	512^th	593	13.7%
2006	14.98	548^th	604	9.3%
2007	29.01	512^th	615	16.7%
2008	26.07	521^st	621	16.1%
2009	12.63	571^st	632	9.7%
2010	42.64	460^th	649	29.1%
2011	27.84	546^th	660	17.3%
2012	24.51	559^th	664	15.8%
2015	16.31	571^st	680	16.0%
2016	38.17	500^th	677	26.1%
2017	25.14	529^th	663	20.2%
2018	27.41	522^nd	673	22.4%
2019	30.02	531^st	693	23.4%
2022	17.73	539^th	634	15.0%
2023	56.87	324^th	674	51.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.68	139^th	652	78.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.76	84^th	502	83.3%

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Rank History for White students at Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.31	352^nd	577	39.0%

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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 Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	591	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	595
1989	540	1	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	546
1990	544	1	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	548
1991	543	0	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	548
1992	567	2	2	10	1	n/a	n/a	582
1993	536	2	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	543
1994	628	4	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	638
1995	636	4	2	7	4	n/a	n/a	653
1996	636	4	2	7	4	n/a	n/a	653
1997	673	1	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	680
1998	668	1	1	4	3	n/a	n/a	677
1999	655	3	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	664
2000	655	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	660
2001	655	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	655
2002	684	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	688
2003	684	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	688
2004	688	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	690
2005	649	6	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	656
2006	674	6	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	682
2007	656	4	0	4	9	n/a	n/a	673
2008	656	5	0	2	8	n/a	n/a	671
2009	654	4	0	3	8	n/a	n/a	669
2010	647	4	0	2	5	n/a	n/a	658
2011	619	3	0	4	5	0	2	633
2012	609	3	1	7	9	1	1	631
2013	604	4	1	7	7	0	2	625
2014	606	3	1	7	6	0	1	624
2015	609	4	1	7	5	0	1	627
2016	617	9	2	10	3	0	1	642
2017	600	7	3	12	3	2	2	629
2018	617	6	3	11	4	2	2	645
2019	604	6	3	14	6	2	2	637
2020	619	2	1	13	5	2	2	644
2021	592	2	0	12	8	0	0	614
2022	587	5	0	13	6	0	9	620
2023	561	9	0	21	5	0	13	609

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-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	595	43.0	13.8	n/a
1989	546	43.0	12.6	n/a
1990	548	35.0	15.6	0
1991	548	35.0	15.6	n/a
1992	582	36.0	16.1	n/a
1993	543	35.5	15.3	n/a
1994	638	40.5	15.8	n/a
1995	653	42.0	15.5	n/a
1996	653	42.0	15.5	n/a
1997	680	42.0	16.2	n/a
1998	677	42.0	16.1	n/a
1999	664	42.0	15.8	n/a
2000	660	42.0	15.7	20.8
2001	655	44.0	14.9	22.1
2002	688	42.5	16.2	16.7
2003	688	42.5	16.2	16.7
2004	690	42.3	16.3	17.5
2005	656	43.8	15.0	17.5
2006	682	42.5	16.0	22.3
2007	673	42.1	16.0	24.1
2008	671	43.7	15.4	21.3
2009	669	44.2	15.1	25.3
2010	658	43.8	15.0	34.2
2011	633	43.5	14.5	38.5
2012	631	43.3	14.5	39.8
2013	625	43.8	14.2	39.5
2014	624	43.6	14.2	42.1
2015	627	44.0	14.2	41
2016	642	44.0	14.5	49.7
2017	629	44.6	14.0	53.7
2018	645	45.4	14.2	52.6
2019	637	47.6	13.3	50.2
2020	644	48.2	13.3	50
2021	614	45.5	13.4	45.8
2022	620	47.4	13.0	43.7
2023	609	48.4	12.5	48.3

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-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	595	43.0	13.8	n/a
1989	546	43.0	12.6	n/a
1990	548	35.0	15.6	0
1991	548	35.0	15.6	n/a
1992	582	36.0	16.1	n/a
1993	543	35.5	15.3	n/a
1994	638	40.5	15.8	n/a
1995	653	42.0	15.5	n/a
1996	653	42.0	15.5	n/a
1997	680	42.0	16.2	n/a
1998	677	42.0	16.1	n/a
1999	664	42.0	15.8	n/a
2000	660	42.0	15.7	20.8
2001	655	44.0	14.9	22.1
2002	688	42.5	16.2	16.7
2003	688	42.5	16.2	16.7
2004	690	42.3	16.3	17.5
2005	656	43.8	15.0	17.5
2006	682	42.5	16.0	22.3
2007	673	42.1	16.0	24.1
2008	671	43.7	15.4	21.3
2009	669	44.2	15.1	25.3
2010	658	43.8	15.0	34.2
2011	633	43.5	14.5	38.5
2012	631	43.3	14.5	39.8
2013	625	43.8	14.2	39.5
2014	624	43.6	14.2	42.1
2015	627	44.0	14.2	41
2016	642	44.0	14.5	49.7
2017	629	44.6	14.0	53.7
2018	645	45.4	14.2	52.6
2019	637	47.6	13.3	50.2
2020	644	48.2	13.3	50
2021	614	45.5	13.4	45.8
2022	620	47.4	13.0	43.7
2023	609	48.4	12.5	48.3

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical 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 531^st of 693 High schools	Ranks 324^th of 674 High schools	28.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School)	53.7	34.8	18.9%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School)	46	55.6	9.6%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School)	49	59.8	10.8%
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	637	609	4.4%
African American	6	9	50%
American Indian	6	5	16.7%
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	14	21	50%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	604	561	7.1%
Two or More Races	2	13	550%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.2%	48.3%	2%

Schools Near Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School

How many students attend Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 609 students attended Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School.

Is Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School a good school?

Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School ranks 324^th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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What is the racial makeup of Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School?

Students at Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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