At a glance
Reported students
397
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania high enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
299.5
Columbia HS: 397 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 414
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about Columbia HS
Columbia HS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Columbia. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Columbia Borough SD. NCES reports 397 students for 2024–25.
Among 712 high schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 571 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (41.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (37.3%). English learners represent 5.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Columbia HS
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.3%
- Hispanic37.3%
- Black11.6%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Columbia Borough SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Park El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–04
511 reported students
Columbia MS Taylor Campus
Middle · Grades 05–06
202 reported students
Columbia MS Hill Campus
Middle · Grades 07–08
202 reported students
Public schools near Columbia HS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donegal HS High · Donegal SD | 09–12 | 955 | 3.6 mi |
| Eastern York HS High · Eastern York SD | 09–12 | 640 | 4 mi |
| Lancaster County Career and Technology Ctr - Mt Joy Cmps High · Lancaster County Career and Technology Center | 09–12 | 15 | 4.9 mi |
| Hempfield SHS High · Hempfield SD | 09–12 | 2,281 | 5.4 mi |
| Penn Manor HS High · Penn Manor SD | 09–12 | 1,807 | 8.4 mi |
| Elizabethtown Area SHS High · Elizabethtown Area SD | 09–12 | 1,263 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Columbia HS
What grades does Columbia HS serve?
Columbia HS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Columbia Borough SD.
How many students attend Columbia HS?
Columbia HS reported 397 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 712 Pennsylvania high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 414 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Columbia HS?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 397 students and 27.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Columbia HS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Columbia HS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Columbia Borough SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Columbia HS in?
Columbia HS is part of Columbia Borough SD, based in Columbia, PA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Columbia HS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Donegal HS (3.6 mi), Eastern York HS (4 mi), Lancaster County Career and Technology Ctr - Mt Joy Cmps (4.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.