COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL

962 LUTHER RD
EAST GREENBUSH, NY 12061

(518)207-2010

www.egcsd.org

1,272 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Columbia High School, located in East Greenbush, New York, is the sole high school within the East Greenbush Central School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. It offers a wide array of educational opportunities, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college-credit classes, and various career and technical education pathways designed to meet the diverse needs and interests of its student body.

Beyond academics, Columbia High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement and student development. The school hosts numerous athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented organizations that encourage students to participate in the local community and develop leadership skills. By prioritizing a supportive school culture, the district aims to balance rigorous instruction with a focus on social-emotional growth, ultimately preparing students for success in higher education and their future professional endeavors.

1,272

Total Students

97.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	963
Hispanic	97
Black	57
Asian	92
Two or More	56
American Indian	3

White
963 (75.9%)
Hispanic
97 (7.6%)
Asian
92 (7.3%)
Black
57 (4.5%)
Two or More
56 (4.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)

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:	EAST GREENBUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)207-2010
Website:	http://www.egcsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	97.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	292
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 9 335

Grade 10 296

Grade 11 313

Grade 12 306

Ungraded 22