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COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL

3434 DISCOVERER DRIVE, COLUMBUS, NE 68602COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,273
Students
Total enrolled
84%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$14,070
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
16.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 8% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 1,273 students in grades 09–12 in COLUMBUS, Nebraska.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,070 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
16.6 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL is a very large high in COLUMBUS, Nebraska, serving grades 09–12 with 1,273 students. The district invests $14,070 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL

1,273
Total Students
16.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
46%
Free Lunch
77
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 Distribution649 male · 624 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility46%
National avg 52% · 585 students
Student Composition
52%
43%
Asian1%
White52%
Hispanic / Latino43%
Black2%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 310534000168

Academic Outcomes at COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
84
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
84%
State avg
83%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,070Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,070
State avg
$21,710
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,191
Student Support$2,673
Administration$1,688
Operations$2,111
Other$1,407
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,070 spent per student, an estimated $6,233 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
38%
52%
State government
38.1%
Local (property tax)
51.5%
Federal programs
10.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 84% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLOST CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHNORTH PARK ELEMENTARYEMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+1 more
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Middle
COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyPlatte County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCOLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (402)563-7050
NCES ID: 310534000168
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 COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Mid
COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,174 students · 05–08
55% FRL
Elem
CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
413 students · PK–04
53% FRL
Elem
LOST CREEK ELEMENTARY SCH
356 students · PK–04
45% FRL
Elem
NORTH PARK ELEMENTARY
331 students · PK–04
54% FRL
Elem
EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
281 students · PK–04
52% FRL
Elem
WEST PARK ELEMENTARY
262 students · PK–04
50% FRL
Other
PATHWAYS BEYOND/EARLY STEPS TO SUCCESS BUILDING
21 students · PK–PK
14% FRL
Other
KRAMER EDUCATION CENTER
0 students · PK–PK
District School Rankings
Location
3434 DISCOVERER DRIVE, COLUMBUS, NE 68602
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.