Columbus Junior High and High School

Columbus
124 S High School Avenue
Columbus, KS 66725
438 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Columbus High School, located at 124 S High School Avenue in Columbus, Kansas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Columbus Unified School District, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, offering a variety of core curriculum classes alongside extracurricular opportunities that encourage student development in athletics, the arts, and leadership.

Beyond its academic focus, Columbus High School acts as a vital hub for community pride and engagement. The school reflects the values of its small-town Kansas setting, fostering strong connections between students, faculty, and local families. By promoting a culture of participation and achievement, the institution strives to equip its student body with the necessary tools, character, and skills to contribute positively to the broader community after graduation.
438
Total Students
39.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    379 (86.5%)
  • Two or More
    29 (6.6%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (3.9%)
  • American Indian
    10 (2.3%)
  • Black
    3 (0.7%)
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: Columbus
Phone: (620)429-3821
Website: http://sites.google.com/a/usd493.com/cuhs/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 208
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 34

* 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 7 81
Grade 8 66
Grade 9 72
Grade 10 78
Grade 11 75
Grade 12 66
Gender Ratio