Columbia City High School

Summary:

Columbia City High School is a public high school serving 1,147 students in grades 9-12 in Columbia City, Indiana, which is part of the Whitley County Con Schools district, ranked 168 out of 381 districts in the state.

Columbia City High School stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 87.3% to 94.1% over the past five years, which are generally higher than nearby schools like Northrop High School and North Side High School. The school also outperforms the state and district averages on standardized tests such as the SAT and ILEARN. However, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.71%) compared to the more diverse student populations at surrounding schools, and has seen a recent increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 25.2% in 2022-2023, though this rate is still lower than some nearby schools.

Overall, Columbia City High School appears to be a well-performing school that is generally outperforming its nearby counterparts. The school's consistent performance, high graduation rates, and strong test scores suggest a stable and effective educational environment. However, the school's racial homogeneity and the recent increase in chronic absenteeism may be areas for the school to monitor and address going forward.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1600 South State Road 9
       Columbia City, IN  46725


(260) 244-6136

District: Whitley County Con Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
120th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,836 Help


Feeder schools for Columbia City High School:

Elementary:    Coesse School
    Little Turtle Elementary School
    Mary Raber Elementary School
    Northern Heights Elementary School
Middle:    Indian Springs Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  1,174

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.6%
Hispanic:
4.9%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Columbia City High School ranks better than 72.2% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.55. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Columbia City 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 Racial makeup is: White (89.6%), Hispanic (4.9%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbia City High School is 15.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbia City High School is $9,836.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Columbia City High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia City High School 120th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Columbia City High School in the ranking list.)

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Whitley County Con Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Whitley County Con Schools 170th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Columbia City High School

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Rank History for all students at Columbia City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 74.54 60th 349 82.8%
2006 74.36 63rd 349 81.9%
2007 65.18 127th 354 64.1%
2008 67.64 104th 360 71.1%
2009 75.38 71st 364 80.5%
2010 48.13 147th 362 59.4%
2011 51.40 156th 364 57.1%
2012 43.23 205th 373 45.0%
2013 59.17 88th 353 75.1%
2014 48.42 161st 379 57.5%
2015 64.31 88th 400 78.0%
2016 68.65 91st 394 76.9%
2017 48.09 197th 380 48.2%
2018 46.61 228th 385 40.8%
2019 50.26 187th 389 51.9%
2021 57.31 127th 388 67.3%
2022 73.90 91st 409 77.8%
2023 59.39 125th 398 68.6%
2024 62.55 120th 431 72.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Columbia City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 5.54 94th 94 0.0%
2023 43.89 53rd 104 49.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Columbia City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.55 82nd 285 71.2%
2024 49.96 116th 289 59.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbia City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.56 135th 379 64.4%
2024 52.90 152nd 377 59.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Columbia City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.41 112th 388 71.1%
2024 60.32 116th 392 70.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Columbia City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.51 141st 383 63.2%
2024 59.89 126th 392 67.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Columbia City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.48 105th 166 36.7%
2024 63.59 47th 184 74.5%
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Rank History for White students at Columbia City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 72.44 85th 378 77.5%
2023 54.14 135th 375 64.0%
2024 52.48 159th 381 58.3%
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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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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Columbia City High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 1029 2 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 1041
1992 1035 1 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1045
1993 1043 0 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 1053
1994 1020 3 3 7 2 n/a n/a 0 1035
1995 1100 2 4 17 9 n/a n/a 0 1132
1996 1100 2 4 17 9 n/a n/a 0 1132
1997 1104 2 1 15 0 n/a n/a 2 1124
1998 1156 6 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1171
1999 968 5 2 13 8 n/a n/a 0 996
2000 985 4 4 10 6 n/a n/a 0 1009
2001 1066 0 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1078
2002 1100 0 3 6 6 n/a n/a 0 1115
2003 1100 0 3 6 6 n/a n/a 0 1115
2004 1118 3 10 8 4 n/a n/a 0 1143
2005 1103 3 9 11 3 n/a n/a 0 1129
2006 1127 3 6 12 5 n/a n/a 0 1153
2007 1076 3 6 20 3 n/a n/a 17 1125
2008 1073 0 7 17 6 n/a n/a 24 1127
2009 1038 2 7 11 6 n/a n/a 24 1088
2010 1027 2 6 18 2 n/a n/a 22 1077
2011 1052 8 6 36 15 0 32 0 1149
2012 1048 8 8 34 9 1 29 0 1137
2013 1006 10 6 36 3 1 27 0 1089
2014 994 6 4 36 7 2 26 0 1075
2015 939 5 5 36 9 2 21 0 1017
2016 954 4 6 39 6 2 29 0 1040
2017 981 5 7 37 6 2 21 0 1059
2018 1012 5 10 34 5 0 23 0 1089
2019 1020 8 12 34 5 0 28 0 1107
2020 1013 9 6 34 7 0 31 0 1100
2021 986 9 7 39 4 0 37 0 1082
2022 1025 9 5 43 3 0 42 0 1127
2023 1029 9 7 54 3 0 45 0 1147
2024 1052 11 9 57 3 0 42 0 1174

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 Columbia City High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1041 62.5 16.6 3.5
1992 1045 59.9 17.4 5.2
1993 1053 55.8 18.9 3.8
1994 1035 56.4 18.4 5.1
1995 1132 55.3 20.5 5.1
1996 1132 55.3 20.5 5.1
1997 1124 55.4 20.3 4.4
1998 1171 53.8 21.8 3.5
1999 996 55.6 17.9 7.2
2000 1009 57.3 17.6 8.7
2001 1078 57.7 18.7 8.6
2002 1115 59.9 18.6 11.6
2003 1115 59.9 18.6 11.6
2004 1143 61.7 18.5 17.3
2005 1129 61.7 18.3 14.2
2006 1153 62.8 18.4 14.7
2007 1125 n/a n/a 14.9
2008 1127 62.5 18.0 18.3
2009 1088 63.0 17.3 20.5
2010 1077 64.0 16.8 26.3
2011 1149 61.1 18.8 26.5
2012 1137 66.5 17.0 28
2013 1089 61.5 17.7 28.7
2014 1075 63.5 16.9 28.6
2015 1017 58.0 17.5 26.6
2016 1040 58.0 17.9 22.5
2017 1059 60.5 17.5 21.2
2018 1089 58.3 18.6 24.6
2019 1107 61.7 17.9 24.6
2020 1100 61.2 17.9 24.4
2021 1082 64.6 16.7 20.2
2022 1127 71.5 15.7 21.9
2023 1147 72.0 15.9 27
2024 1174 75.6 15.5 25

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 Columbia City High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1041 62.5 16.6 3.5
1992 1045 59.9 17.4 5.2
1993 1053 55.8 18.9 3.8
1994 1035 56.4 18.4 5.1
1995 1132 55.3 20.5 5.1
1996 1132 55.3 20.5 5.1
1997 1124 55.4 20.3 4.4
1998 1171 53.8 21.8 3.5
1999 996 55.6 17.9 7.2
2000 1009 57.3 17.6 8.7
2001 1078 57.7 18.7 8.6
2002 1115 59.9 18.6 11.6
2003 1115 59.9 18.6 11.6
2004 1143 61.7 18.5 17.3
2005 1129 61.7 18.3 14.2
2006 1153 62.8 18.4 14.7
2007 1125 n/a n/a 14.9
2008 1127 62.5 18.0 18.3
2009 1088 63.0 17.3 20.5
2010 1077 64.0 16.8 26.3
2011 1149 61.1 18.8 26.5
2012 1137 66.5 17.0 28
2013 1089 61.5 17.7 28.7
2014 1075 63.5 16.9 28.6
2015 1017 58.0 17.5 26.6
2016 1040 58.0 17.9 22.5
2017 1059 60.5 17.5 21.2
2018 1089 58.3 18.6 24.6
2019 1107 61.7 17.9 24.6
2020 1100 61.2 17.9 24.4
2021 1082 64.6 16.7 20.2
2022 1127 71.5 15.7 21.9
2023 1147 72.0 15.9 27
2024 1174 75.6 15.5 25

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Columbia City High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $247 (2.9%) $8,339 (97.1%) $8,586
2020 $223 (2.5%) $8,808 (97.5%) $9,031
2021 $426 (4.3%) $9,405 (95.7%) $9,831
2022 $395 (4.0%) $9,440 (96.0%) $9,836

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbia City High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 187th of 389 High schoolsRanks 125th of 398 High schools
 16.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Columbia City High School)39.230.7
 8.6%
   End of Course Biology (Whitley County Con Schools)39.230.7
 8.6%
   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 Students11071147
 3.6%
African American89
 12.5%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian127
 41.7%
Hispanic3454
 58.8%
Pacific Islander00
White10201029
 0.9%
Two or More Races2845
 60.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.6%27%
 2.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia City High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,174 students attended Columbia City High School.

Students at Columbia City High School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Columbia City High School ranks 120th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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