Columbus North High School

Summary:

Columbus North High School is a public high school serving 2,224 students in grades 9-12 in Columbus, Indiana, which is part of the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation district.

Columbus North High School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic performance, with 55.31% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing, compared to the district average of 52.81% and the state average of 50.51%. The school also has a more diverse student population, with 64.03% White, 2.97% African American, 22.35% Hispanic, 6.43% Asian, and 3.64% two or more races. This diversity is higher than nearby schools, such as Indian Creek Senior High School, which tends to have a higher percentage of White students. Additionally, Columbus North High School performs well across various student subgroups, ranking 7th out of 47 Indiana high schools for Asian students, 26th out of 132 for African American students, and 29th out of 102 for multi-racial students.

While Columbus North High School maintains a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 83.0% to 87.7% over the past five years, the school has experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism, from 8.8% in 2020-2021 to 24.6% in 2022-2023. This is an area of concern that the school may need to address. When compared to nearby schools, such as South Decatur Junior-Senior High School and Hauser Junior-Senior High School, Columbus North High School generally outperforms them in academic metrics, but some schools have lower chronic absenteeism rates, which could be an area of focus for Columbus North High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1400 25th St
       Columbus, IN  47201


(812) 376-4432

District: Bartholomew Con School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
101st of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,372 Help


Feeder schools for Columbus North High School:

Elementary:    Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
    Mount Healthy Elementary School
    Parkside Elementary School
    Southside Elementary School
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Middle:    Central Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  2,267

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.0%
Hispanic:
24.0%
Asian:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.9% Help


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Compare Details Columbus North High School ranks better than 76.6% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.81. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Columbus North High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Columbus North High School has the largest high school student body size in the Bartholomew Con School Corp District. Racial makeup is: White (63%), Hispanic (24%), Asian (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbus North High School is 13.4, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Bartholomew Con School Corp District! (See more...)
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Compare Columbus North High School employs 168.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbus North High School is $10,372. 1 high schools in the Bartholomew Con School Corp District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Columbus North High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbus North High School 101st of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Columbus North High School in the ranking list.)

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Bartholomew Con School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Bartholomew Con School Corp 161st of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Columbus North High School

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Rank History for all students at Columbus North High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 70.16 84th 349 75.9%
2006 68.72 89th 349 74.5%
2007 55.35 184th 354 48.0%
2008 56.60 184th 360 48.9%
2009 56.17 194th 364 46.7%
2010 47.61 151st 362 58.3%
2011 38.13 233rd 364 36.0%
2012 43.13 206th 373 44.8%
2013 36.56 214th 353 39.4%
2014 44.00 196th 379 48.3%
2015 54.07 164th 400 59.0%
2016 69.79 86th 394 78.2%
2017 59.63 138th 380 63.7%
2018 75.05 68th 385 82.3%
2019 58.47 131st 389 66.3%
2021 53.54 154th 388 60.3%
2022 81.85 60th 409 85.3%
2023 64.96 99th 398 75.1%
2024 65.81 101st 431 76.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Columbus North High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 79.66 23rd 94 75.5%
2023 55.03 42nd 104 59.6%
2024 66.43 29th 102 71.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Columbus North High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.67 14th 74 81.1%
2024 46.82 36th 94 61.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Columbus North High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.94 138th 285 51.6%
2024 71.86 56th 289 80.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbus North High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.49 230th 379 39.3%
2024 40.78 220th 377 41.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Columbus North High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.20 110th 388 71.6%
2024 69.84 78th 392 80.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Columbus North High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.25 96th 383 74.9%
2024 57.53 135th 392 65.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Columbus North High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 84.65 7th 44 84.1%
2023 66.86 21st 49 57.1%
2024 82.00 7th 47 85.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Columbus North High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 73.60 27th 125 78.4%
2023 72.22 26th 125 79.2%
2024 72.84 25th 132 81.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Columbus North High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 52.13 65th 164 60.4%
2023 50.32 72nd 166 56.6%
2024 42.49 94th 184 48.9%
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Rank History for White students at Columbus North High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 82.84 53rd 378 86.0%
2023 64.61 86th 375 77.1%
2024 62.45 91st 381 76.1%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Columbus North High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 2129 42 14 6 16 n/a n/a 0 2207
1989 2019 47 16 10 2 n/a n/a 0 2094
1990 1969 35 19 8 7 n/a n/a 0 2038
1991 1859 44 25 10 18 n/a n/a 0 1956
1992 1875 41 32 12 18 n/a n/a 0 1978
1993 1784 39 40 21 10 n/a n/a 0 1894
1994 1661 40 36 25 12 n/a n/a 0 1774
1995 1640 32 45 19 2 n/a n/a 0 1738
1996 1640 32 45 19 2 n/a n/a 0 1738
1997 1642 29 34 23 2 n/a n/a 4 1734
1998 1629 30 42 23 2 n/a n/a 0 1726
1999 1634 27 34 21 4 n/a n/a 0 1720
2000 1647 21 28 26 2 n/a n/a 0 1724
2001 1640 31 31 20 1 n/a n/a 0 1723
2002 1606 26 28 31 4 n/a n/a 0 1695
2003 1606 26 28 31 4 n/a n/a 0 1695
2004 1702 23 30 28 2 n/a n/a 0 1785
2005 1773 31 30 43 4 n/a n/a 0 1881
2006 1821 26 36 58 6 n/a n/a 0 1947
2007 1816 38 45 79 8 n/a n/a 49 2035
2008 1847 38 39 98 6 n/a n/a 61 2089
2009 1849 44 45 113 3 n/a n/a 60 2114
2010 1805 51 42 112 4 n/a n/a 63 2077
2011 1659 42 49 150 8 1 125 0 2034
2012 1680 39 53 156 14 0 106 0 2048
2013 1670 36 66 159 17 0 86 0 2034
2014 1645 28 89 167 14 0 86 0 2029
2015 1618 31 107 176 17 0 95 0 2044
2016 1547 45 106 223 8 2 84 0 2015
2017 1498 44 126 262 6 2 79 0 2017
2018 1460 51 134 299 5 2 75 0 2026
2019 1448 53 133 352 5 1 71 0 2063
2020 1402 41 140 386 8 1 69 0 2047
2021 1395 45 132 437 12 0 69 0 2090
2022 1453 52 148 475 16 1 74 0 2219
2023 1424 66 143 497 12 1 81 0 2224
2024 1429 58 146 545 9 1 79 0 2267

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Columbus North High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2207 102.1 21.6 3
1989 2094 102.0 20.5 3.9
1990 2038 98.6 20.6 2.9
1991 1956 97.8 20.0 4.6
1992 1978 101.0 19.5 6.4
1993 1894 102.7 18.4 6.1
1994 1774 96.5 18.4 7.5
1995 1738 105.9 16.4 6.6
1996 1738 105.9 16.4 6.6
1997 1734 103.5 16.8 7.5
1998 1726 97.1 17.8 7.4
1999 1720 85.8 20.0 10.4
2000 1724 97.0 17.8 9.9
2001 1723 103.9 16.6 10.8
2002 1695 96.7 17.5 15.7
2003 1695 96.7 17.5 15.7
2004 1785 90.7 19.7 18
2005 1881 102.4 18.4 18.6
2006 1947 105.1 18.5 22.1
2007 2035 n/a n/a 22.8
2008 2089 106.3 19.7 23.7
2009 2114 105.7 20.0 27
2010 2077 113.9 18.2 30.6
2011 2034 105.8 19.2 30.5
2012 2048 121.5 16.8 31.7
2013 2034 123.0 16.5 31.1
2014 2029 121.0 16.7 30.7
2015 2044 120.0 17.0 32
2016 2015 119.0 16.9 32.9
2017 2017 127.4 15.8 32.1
2018 2026 127.3 15.9 32.1
2019 2063 128.6 16.0 33.4
2020 2047 129.2 15.8 31.9
2021 2090 149.7 13.9 33.3
2022 2219 162.9 13.6 33.1
2023 2224 166.8 13.3 38.8
2024 2267 168.3 13.4 36.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Columbus North High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2207 102.1 21.6 3
1989 2094 102.0 20.5 3.9
1990 2038 98.6 20.6 2.9
1991 1956 97.8 20.0 4.6
1992 1978 101.0 19.5 6.4
1993 1894 102.7 18.4 6.1
1994 1774 96.5 18.4 7.5
1995 1738 105.9 16.4 6.6
1996 1738 105.9 16.4 6.6
1997 1734 103.5 16.8 7.5
1998 1726 97.1 17.8 7.4
1999 1720 85.8 20.0 10.4
2000 1724 97.0 17.8 9.9
2001 1723 103.9 16.6 10.8
2002 1695 96.7 17.5 15.7
2003 1695 96.7 17.5 15.7
2004 1785 90.7 19.7 18
2005 1881 102.4 18.4 18.6
2006 1947 105.1 18.5 22.1
2007 2035 n/a n/a 22.8
2008 2089 106.3 19.7 23.7
2009 2114 105.7 20.0 27
2010 2077 113.9 18.2 30.6
2011 2034 105.8 19.2 30.5
2012 2048 121.5 16.8 31.7
2013 2034 123.0 16.5 31.1
2014 2029 121.0 16.7 30.7
2015 2044 120.0 17.0 32
2016 2015 119.0 16.9 32.9
2017 2017 127.4 15.8 32.1
2018 2026 127.3 15.9 32.1
2019 2063 128.6 16.0 33.4
2020 2047 129.2 15.8 31.9
2021 2090 149.7 13.9 33.3
2022 2219 162.9 13.6 33.1
2023 2224 166.8 13.3 38.8
2024 2267 168.3 13.4 36.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Columbus North High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $400 (4.0%) $9,484 (96.0%) $9,883
2020 $530 (5.3%) $9,396 (94.7%) $9,926
2021 $622 (6.0%) $9,748 (94.0%) $10,370
2022 $904 (8.7%) $9,469 (91.3%) $10,372

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbus North High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 131st of 389 High schoolsRanks 99th of 398 High schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Columbus North High School)36.721.1
 15.6%
   End of Course Biology (Bartholomew Con School Corp)40.525.9
 14.6%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students20632224
 7.8%
African American5366
 24.5%
American Indian512
 140%
Asian133143
 7.5%
Hispanic352497
 41.2%
Pacific Islander11
White14481424
 1.7%
Two or More Races7181
 14.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.4%38.8%
 5.4%


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Columbus North High School ranks 101st of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,267 students attended Columbus North High School.

Students at Columbus North High School are 63% White, 24% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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