NEHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL — School Profile & District Info
High|COLUMBUS, Nebraska|COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
COLUMBUS, NE 68602
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,295
Student:Teacher
17:1
Locale
Town
District
COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLSEcon. Disadvantaged
53.4%
Phone
(402)563-7050School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
39%
30th percentile in NE
Math Proficiency
38%
32th percentile in NE
Graduation Rate
84%
Chronic Absenteeism
11.2%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
1 courses offered
27 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
143 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
225 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
283 test takers
Athletics
16 sports, 16 teams
585 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.7:1
Worse than average in NETechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,279
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
75.75
100% fully certified
Counselors
4
Psychologists
1
Social Workers
1
Nurses
1
Security Staff
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,835
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,645
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$13,812
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 4%State 37%Local 59%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$270,096
+4.2% 1yr+35.1% 5yr
Columbus, NE metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
16.6%
Below 150% poverty line
2.0%
Unemployment rate
9.1%
Uninsured residents
10.4%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
862
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
808
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
62%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Speech/Language Impairment
243 (30%)
Specific Learning Disability
132 (16%)
Autism
130 (16%)
Other Health Impairment
98 (12%)
Intellectual Disability
55 (7%)
Emotional Disturbance
36 (4%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,337
Current enrollment
Stable(+2% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL
Enrollment at COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL stands at 1,295 students. The school is a High institution in the local district.
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