Columbus High

www.columbus.k12.wi.us

383 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Columbus High School, located in Columbus, Wisconsin, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Columbus School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, preparing students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce. By offering a diverse curriculum that encompasses core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities, the institution aims to meet the varied interests and developmental needs of its student body while promoting a strong sense of community.

Beyond the classroom, Columbus High School places a significant emphasis on student engagement and character development. The school’s athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations are designed to encourage leadership, teamwork, and social responsibility among its pupils. With a focus on continuous improvement and community collaboration, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that empowers students to become active, informed citizens in their local community and beyond.

383

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbus High
Demographic	Student Count
White	329
Hispanic	34
Black	6
Asian	5
Two or More	9

White
329 (85.9%)
Hispanic
34 (8.9%)
Two or More
9 (2.3%)
Black
6 (1.6%)
Asian
5 (1.3%)

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 School District
Phone:	(920)623-5950
Website:	http://www.columbus.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 9 108

Grade 10 106

Grade 11 82

Grade 12 87