COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL

301 SOUTH HAPPY VALLEY ROAD
NAMPA, ID 83687

1,165 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Columbia High School, located at 301 South Happy Valley Road in Nampa, Idaho, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Nampa School District. As a public high school, it caters to a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and the workforce. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by balancing rigorous classroom instruction with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts programs, and student-led clubs, which foster a strong sense of community and school spirit.

Beyond its academic offerings, Columbia High School is deeply integrated into the Nampa community, striving to cultivate a supportive environment that encourages personal growth, leadership, and civic responsibility. The facility itself provides modern resources to support student learning, while the faculty and staff focus on individualized student development. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic achievement and holistic development, the school plays a vital role in shaping the future of the youth in the Treasure Valley region.

1,165

Total Students

50.4

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	590
Hispanic	500
Black	9
Asian	9
Two or More	50
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

White
590 (50.6%)
Hispanic
500 (42.9%)
Two or More
50 (4.3%)
Black
9 (0.8%)
Asian
9 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)498-0571
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	369
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	120

* 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 9 296

Grade 10 296

Grade 11 304

Grade 12 269