Serving 597 students in grades 9-12, Columbia High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 597 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Columbia High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbia High School?
The graduation rate of Columbia High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Columbia High School?
597 students attend Columbia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Columbia High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia High School?
Columbia High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Columbia High School offer ?
Columbia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Columbia High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 597 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
