Columbus North High School

2,360 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Columbus North High School, located in Columbus, Indiana, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12. Known for its distinct architectural heritage, the school is situated on a campus that reflects the city’s renowned reputation for modernist design. As part of the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation, Columbus North offers a robust academic environment that includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized vocational programs, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for both collegiate and career pathways.

Beyond its academic focus, the school maintains a strong tradition of extracurricular involvement and community engagement. Columbus North boasts a competitive athletic program and a vibrant arts department, providing students with numerous outlets for personal development and team building. With a commitment to fostering an inclusive atmosphere, the school actively promotes student leadership and school spirit, positioning itself as a central hub for educational excellence and community life within the Columbus area.

2,360

Total Students

158.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbus North High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,448
Hispanic	581
Black	59
Asian	179
Two or More	87
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,448 (61.4%)
Hispanic
581 (24.6%)
Asian
179 (7.6%)
Two or More
87 (3.7%)
Black
59 (2.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

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:	Bartholomew Con School Corp
Phone:	(812)376-4432
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	158.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	711
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	115

* 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 9 605

Grade 10 621

Grade 11 600

Grade 12 534