Serving 203 students in grades 9-12, Columbus Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbus Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Columbus Community High School's student population of 203 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Columbus Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus Community High School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#845 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
64%
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
29%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbus Community High School's ranking?
Columbus Community High School is ranked #845 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Columbus Community High School often compared to?
Columbus Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School, Wapello Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbus Community High School?
The graduation rate of Columbus Community High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Columbus Community High School?
203 students attend Columbus Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Columbus Community High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus Community High School?
Columbus Community High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Columbus Community High School offer ?
Columbus Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Columbus Community High School part of?
Columbus Community High School is part of Columbus Comm School District.
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