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#1818 of 2,846 schools in PA
Columbia HS
High School · Columbia Borough Sd · Columbia, PA
A Columbia Borough Sd high school where students score 53 points below what's typical for similar communities.
901 Ironville Pike, Columbia, PA 17512
- Math 25% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 17% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Columbia HS score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 29 points since 2019, to 21% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* 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 PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Columbia HS 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,346/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia), 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
$61,130
Median home value
$221,100
Median rent
$1,067/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17512; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Grove High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Sonlight River Brethren SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | 1–12 | 2.6 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Donegal HSEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 3.6 mi | 923 | Compare → |
| Eastern York HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 632 | 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.
Columbia Borough Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,768NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbia HS is listed in Columbia Borough SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbia HS
Columbia HS is a public high school in Columbia, PA, part of Columbia Borough Sd, serving approximately 363 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,818 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbia HS
What grades does Columbia HS serve?
Columbia HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Columbia HS?
Columbia HS has an enrollment of approximately 363 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia HS is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbia HS rank in PA?
Columbia HS ranks #1,818 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Columbia HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbia HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Columbia HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbia HS has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Columbia HS a charter school?
No, Columbia HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbia HS a Title I school?
No, Columbia HS is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 363
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.7%
- Phone
- (717) 684-7500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17512)
- 18,235
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 45
Official sources & links
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 17512; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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