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Columbia High School

Columbia Borough SD · Lancaster County · 901 Ironville Pike, Columbia, PA 17512.0

(717)684-7500

1/10
#571
Rank 571 out of 625
Top 91%
English Language Arts1/10 · #592 · 6th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #544 · 13th percentile
Science1/10 · #567 · 8th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Columbia High School sits in the small riverside borough of Columbia, a working-class community along the Susquehanna River that's often overshadowed by its more affluent Lancaster County neighbors. The school's academic scores reflect some real challenges, and families who prioritize strong test performance may find themselves looking at nearby districts — but for families rooted in this tight-knit community, Columbia offers a genuine sense of local identity and belonging that's hard to replicate. It's a school very much tied to the character of the borough itself, where community pride runs deep even when resources are stretched thin.

Student Demographics

78 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
33 (42%)
Hispanic
27 (35%)
African American
10 (13%)
Multiple Races
7 (9%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners4 (5%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged55 (71%)
Students with Disabilities19 (24%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

397
Enrollment
30.2
Teachers (FTE)
13.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

79.1%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #279 · 58th percentile

36 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found