Columbus High School

1700 Cherokee Ave
Columbus, GA 31906

muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/COH

1,161 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Columbus High School, located on Cherokee Avenue in Columbus, Georgia, is a distinguished magnet school within the Muscogee County School District. Renowned for its rigorous academic environment, the school is frequently recognized as one of the top-performing high schools in the state. It offers a specialized Liberal Arts magnet program that draws high-achieving students from across the district, emphasizing a curriculum that prepares graduates for competitive university settings through Advanced Placement (AP) courses and a strong focus on college readiness.

Beyond its academic prestige, Columbus High School maintains a vibrant campus culture that balances scholarship with traditional extracurricular involvement. Students participate in a wide array of activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various academic honor societies. By fostering a community centered on academic excellence and holistic development, the school serves as a flagship institution for the region, consistently maintaining a reputation for high graduation rates and significant student achievement.

1,161

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbus High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	478
Hispanic	150
Black	253
Asian	189
Two or More	88
American Indian	3

White
478 (41.2%)
Black
253 (21.8%)
Asian
189 (16.3%)
Hispanic
150 (12.9%)
Two or More
88 (7.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Muscogee County
Phone:	(706)748-2534
Website:	http://muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/COH
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,161
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 305

Grade 10 293

Grade 11 266

Grade 12 297

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Columbus High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	305
Grade 10	293
Grade 11	266
Grade 12	297

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Columbus High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	615	53%
Male	546	47%

High School 9th - 12th