District Overview
Located at 433 N 3rd St in Columbus, Montana, the Columbus High School District serves as an active, standalone public school district dedicated to the region’s secondary education needs. Situated in a remote rural locale within the broader Billings area, this single-facility district focuses exclusively on high school students, delivering tailored instruction across grades 9 through 12. With a total enrollment of 227 students—comprising 54 freshmen, 53 sophomores, 72 juniors, and 48 seniors—the school fosters a close-knit learning community where students receive a focused, small-school academic experience as they prepare for post-secondary education and career pathways.

Supporting this student body is a comprehensive educational and operational team designed to ensure individual student success. The district maintains nearly 29 full-time equivalent teaching positions alongside dedicated instructional aides, cultivating low student-to-teacher ratios that allow for strong mentorship and individual attention. Beyond the classroom, a extensive support infrastructure comprising over 109 operational and administrative personnel brings the district's total workforce to approximately 143 full-time equivalent staff members. Together, this comprehensive staff maintains a secure, supportive, and community-centered environment, reinforcing the district's mission to deliver quality public education in rural Montana.
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Total Schools
227
Total Students
28.9
Full-Time Teachers
7.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbus H S
Demographic Student Count
White207
Hispanic13
Black1
Asian1
Two or More4
American Indian1
  • White
    207 (91.2%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (5.7%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.8%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Columbus H S
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:1
Students:227*
Teachers (FTE):28.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.9
Schools in Columbus H S
Found 1 Schools
Charter School 227 Students
High School 9th - 12th