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Columbus East High School

230 S Marr Rd, Columbus, IN 47201Bartholomew Con School Corp →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,535
Students
Total enrolled
86%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$14,341
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
18.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 17% vs nat'l
37/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 26% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,535 students in grades 09–12 in Columbus, Indiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,341 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 37th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Columbus East High School is a very large high in Columbus, Indiana, serving grades 09–12 with 1,535 students. The district invests $14,341 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 39% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 37/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Columbus East High School

1,535
Total Students
18.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
39%
Free Lunch
85
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution748 male · 787 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility39%
National avg 52% · 596 students
Student Composition
79%
13%
Asian1%
White79%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black2%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 180036000065

Academic Outcomes at Columbus East High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
86
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
86%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
37
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 37th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 16th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 47201

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,341Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,341
State avg
$15,078
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,310
Student Support$2,725
Administration$1,721
Operations$2,151
Other$1,434
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,341 spent per student, an estimated $6,353 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
35%
State government
52.0%
Local (property tax)
35.5%
Federal programs
12.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 86% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (37/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Southside Elementary SchoolParkside Elementary SchoolLillian Schmitt Elementary SchoolClifty Creek Elementary School
+7 more
↓
Middle
Northside Middle SchoolCentral Middle School
↓
High School
Columbus North High SchoolColumbus Area Career Connection
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyBartholomew County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBartholomew Con School Corp →
Phone: (812)376-4369
NCES ID: 180036000065
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Columbus seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Bartholomew Con School Corp
High
Columbus North High School
2,224 students · 09–12
● 37 opp39% FRL
Elem
Southside Elementary School
905 students · PK–06
● 37 opp20% FRL
Mid
Northside Middle School
904 students · 07–08
● 37 opp49% FRL
Mid
Central Middle School
859 students · 07–08
● 37 opp45% FRL
Elem
Parkside Elementary School
727 students · PK–06
● 37 opp45% FRL
Elem
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
677 students · PK–06
● 37 opp74% FRL
Elem
Clifty Creek Elementary School
636 students · PK–06
● 41 opp73% FRL
Elem
Taylorsville Elementary School
590 students · PK–06
75% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
230 S Marr Rd, Columbus, IN 47201
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.