Below Average
#725 of 967 schools in NE
Columbus High School
High School · Columbus Public Schools · Columbus, NE
A high school in Columbus, NE serving grades 9th – 12th.
3434 DISCOVERER DRIVE PO BOX 947, Columbus, NE 68602
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 84.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Columbus High School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 46% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Columbus 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,016/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 326 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Columbus Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,835NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbus High School is listed in COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbus High School
Columbus High School is a public high school in Columbus, NE, part of Columbus Public Schools, serving approximately 1,295 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #725 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbus High School
What grades does Columbus High School serve?
Columbus High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Columbus High School?
Columbus High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus High School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbus High School rank in NE?
Columbus High School ranks #725 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Columbus High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbus High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbus High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Columbus High School a charter school?
No, Columbus High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbus High School a Title I school?
No, Columbus High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbus High School?
53.4% of students at Columbus 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
- 1,295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Platte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.6%
- Phone
- (402) 563-7050
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.0%
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 · 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.
- 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.
- 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; directory SY 2023–24
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