Columbus High School

Columbus H S
433 N 3rd St
Columbus, MT 59019
227 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Columbus High School, located in the small town of Columbus, Montana, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the local community. Situated at 433 N 3rd St, the school operates as part of the Columbus Public Schools district. It is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and preparation for life after graduation, reflecting the values of its tight-knit rural setting.

As a staple of the Columbus community, the school offers a standard high school curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations designed to enrich the student experience. By balancing rigorous coursework with community-focused programs, Columbus High School aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in higher education or the workforce. For more detailed information regarding school calendars, policies, or specific programs, parents and students are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.columbus.k12.mt.us.
227
Total Students
14.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • 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 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 H S
Phone: (406)322-5373
Website: http://www.columbus.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 227
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 40
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 54
Grade 10 53
Grade 11 72
Grade 12 48
Gender Ratio