What grades does Columbia City High School serve?

Columbia City High School is a High school serving students in Columbia City, IN. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Columbia City High School located?

Columbia City High School is located at Columbia City, IN in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia City High School?

Columbia City High School has a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1.

What schools are in Columbia City, IN?

Columbia City, IN is served by the local school district. Columbia City High School is one of the High schools in the area.

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Columbia City High School — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Columbia City, Indiana|Whitley County Con Schools

Columbia City, IN 46725

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,174

Student:Teacher

15.7:1

Locale

Rural

District

Whitley County Con Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

25.0%

Phone

(260)244-6136

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

69%

93th percentile in IN

Math Proficiency

36%

50th percentile in IN

Graduation Rate

90%

Chronic Absenteeism

7.2%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

13 courses offered

126 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

101 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

575 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

301 test takers

Athletics

14 sports, 28 teams

684 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.2:1

Near average in IN

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,112

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

74.36

86% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.1

Nurses

School Resource Officers

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,015

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$4,921

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$14,199

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 7%State 54%Local 39%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$249,514

+2.7% 1yr+44.0% 5yr

Fort Wayne, IN metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

15.0%

Below 150% poverty line

4.0%

Unemployment rate

8.0%

Uninsured residents

8.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

818

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

742

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

63%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

277 (37%)

Other Health Impairment

123 (17%)

Speech/Language Impairment

116 (16%)

Autism

116 (16%)

Intellectual Disability

32 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

14 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,202

Current enrollment

Stable(+9% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 31, 2026

School Board Work Session

Event

Fri, Sep 4, 2026

WCCS @ Columbia City First Friday

Event

Tue, Sep 8, 2026

School Board Work Session

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	WCCS @ Columbia City First Friday	Event	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	School Board Work Session	Event	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	WCCS @ Columbia City First Friday	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	School Board Work Session	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	School Board Work Session	Event	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	School Board Work Session	Event	—
Mon, Nov 16, 2026	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Dec 7, 2026	School Board Work Session	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	School Board Work Session	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Feb 1, 2027	School Board Work Session	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Mar 1, 2027	School Board Work Session	Event	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Mar 16, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	School Board Work Session	Event	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	School Board Work Session	Event	—
Mon, May 17, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Jun 7, 2027	School Board Work Session	Event	—
Mon, Jun 21, 2027	School Board Meeting	Event	—