Serving 597 students in grades 9-12, Central Columbia Sr. High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Central Columbia Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
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Central Columbia Sr. High School's student population of 597 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
Central Columbia Sr. High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Columbia Sr. High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#333 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
89%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Central Columbia Sr. High School is ranked #333 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Central Columbia Sr. High School often compared to?
Central Columbia Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bloomsburg Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Columbia Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Central Columbia Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Central Columbia Sr. High School?
597 students attend Central Columbia Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Central Columbia Sr. High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Columbia Sr. High School?
Central Columbia Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Columbia Sr. High School offer ?
Central Columbia Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Columbia Sr. High School part of?
Central Columbia Sr. High School is part of Central Columbia School District.
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