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Columbus High School

215 Hemlock St, Columbus, MS 39702, United States
+1 (662) 241-7200
http://www.columbuscityschools.org/o/chs
2.9
Overall Rating

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Columbus High School Overview

About This School

Columbus High School is a public high school in Columbus, Mississippi, serving 865 students in grades 9-13th Grade. Academic results show that students demonstrate 25% proficiency in ELA and 32% proficiency in math. The school maintains a staff of 74 teachers with an average salary of $58,678 and a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Guidance services are supported by a ratio of 288 students per counselor. Students at the school are 52% male and 48% female. The demographic makeup is 94% Black, 3% Hispanic, 2% White, and 1% Asian.

865
Total Students
9-13th Grade
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
74 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts25%
Mathematics32%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
9-13th Grade
County
Lowndes County
Students per Counselor
288:1

Columbus High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

25%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 30%State Avg: 40%
32%
Mathematics
City Avg: 33%State Avg: 45%
N/A
Science

Class Information

11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 12.3:1
State Avg: 14.1:1
288
Students per Counselor

Columbus High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
74

Average Teacher Salary

$58,678
City Avg: $60,465
State Avg: $50,897

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
Students per Counselor288:1

Columbus High School Student Demographics

Student Body

52.49%
Male
47.51%
Female
Total Enrollment: 865 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White2.08%
Hispanic2.66%
Asian0.81%
Black93.99%
Two or More Races0.46%
Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Columbus High School

Q: How many students attend Columbus High School?

A: Columbus High School has approximately 865 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Columbus High School is 11:1.

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Detailed Information about Columbus High School

Columbus High School is a public high school in Columbus, Mississippi, serving 865 students in grades 9-13th Grade. Academic results show that students demonstrate 25% proficiency in ELA and 32% proficiency in math. The school maintains a staff of 74 teachers with an average salary of $58,678 and a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Guidance services are supported by a ratio of 288 students per counselor. Students at the school are 52% male and 48% female. The demographic makeup is 94% Black, 3% Hispanic, 2% White, and 1% Asian.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: . See methodology →
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About Columbus High School - Columbus, MS

Quick Facts about Columbus High School
School NameColumbus High School
School Typepublic
Grade Levels9-13th Grade
Location215 Hemlock St, Columbus, MS 39702, Columbus, MS
CountyLowndes County
Phone+1 (662) 241-7200
Total Students865
Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
Full-Time Teachers74
Rating2.9/10
ELA Proficiency25%
Math Proficiency32%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus High School

How many students attend Columbus High School?

Columbus High School has approximately 865 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Columbus High School is 11:1.

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