Columbia HS

www.columbiabsd.org/o/high-school

397 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Columbia High School, located at 901 Ironville Pike in Columbia, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Columbia Borough School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, aiming to prepare its student body for success in post-secondary education and the professional workforce. By leveraging a variety of educational resources and community partnerships, the school strives to meet the diverse needs of its students while maintaining a focus on core competencies and civic responsibility.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Columbia High School emphasizes the development of the "whole student" through extracurricular activities, athletics, and various school-sponsored programs. These initiatives are designed to encourage leadership, teamwork, and school spirit, helping to build a close-knit community within the district. For families and community members seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific department resources, the district provides an official portal at http://www.columbiabsd.org/chs.

397

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	148
Black	46
Asian	3
Two or More	36

White
164 (41.3%)
Hispanic
148 (37.3%)
Black
46 (11.6%)
Two or More
36 (9.1%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Columbia Borough SD
Phone:	(717)684-7500
Website:	http://www.columbiabsd.org/o/high-school
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 124

Grade 10 90

Grade 11 90

Grade 12 93