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#952 of 1,823 schools in IN
Columbus East High School
High School · Bartholomew Con School Corp · Columbus, IN
A Bartholomew Con School Corp high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
230 S Marr Rd, Columbus, IN 47201
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2021)
- 85.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Columbus East High School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Columbus East High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low98/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,667
Median home value
$217,600
Median rent
$1,159/mo
College educated
36.3%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Columbus North High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 2,267 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bartholomew Con School Corp
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #8 of 16
- District spending per student
- $13,277NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbus East High School is listed in Bartholomew Con School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbus East High School
Columbus East High School is a public high school in Columbus, IN, part of Bartholomew Con School Corp, serving approximately 1,518 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #952 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbus East High School
What grades does Columbus East High School serve?
Columbus East High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Columbus East High School?
Columbus East High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,518 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus East High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus East High School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbus East High School rank in IN?
Columbus East High School ranks #952 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Columbus East High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbus East High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Columbus East High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbus East High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Columbus East High School a charter school?
No, Columbus East High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbus East High School a Title I school?
No, Columbus East High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbus East High School?
41.3% of students at Columbus East High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Bartholomew County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (812) 376-4369
- 4-Year Graduation
- 85.0%
- Area population (ZIP 47201)
- 48,602
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47201; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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