Columbus High School
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5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,274 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 202nd out of 242 high schools in MS.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 215 Hemlock Street, Columbus, MS 39702
School District Details
- Columbus Municipal School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,222
- Graduation Rate: 71.6%
- Dropout Rate: 5.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.6
- Enrolled Students: 4,478
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,274
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 78.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 613 (48.1%)
- Females: 661 (51.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 81 (6.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 935 (73.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 1,016 (79.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 4 | 0.3% |
| Black | 1,138 | 89.3% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 0.5% |
| White | 118 | 9.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 358 | 28.1% |
| 10th Grade | 335 | 26.3% |
| 11th Grade | 262 | 20.6% |
| 12th Grade | 305 | 23.9% |
| Ungraded | 14 | 1.1% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 55%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:38%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $41,075
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $33,963 | 35% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $44,905 | 65% |
Source: MS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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2 reviews for Columbus High School
- Reviewed by Student on May 17, 2009
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(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - Jasmon Thompson
- Reviewed by Student on April 04, 2008
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- i like this school
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