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Columbia Junior/Senior High School

  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Columbia, PA
  • 39 reviews
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      B-
    4. College Prep
      C+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C
    6. Health & Safety
      C+
    7. Administration
      C+
    8. Sports
      B
    9. Food
      C
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
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    Columbia Junior/Senior High School is a public school located in Columbia, PA. It has 391 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1. According to state test scores, 32% of students are at least proficient in math and 52% in reading.
    Address
    901 Ironville Pike
    Columbia, PA 17512
    Telephone
    (717) 684-7500
    Website
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    Columbia Junior/Senior High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    52%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    32%
    Average Graduation Rate
    77%
    Average SAT
    1040
    46 responses
    Average ACT
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    Living in the Area
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B-
    2. Good for Families
      C+
    3. Housing
      C
    Median Household Income
    $40,982
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $745
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $101,100
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    C+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    80%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.5 responses
    Poll
    60%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.5 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 12 responses
    Report
    • Prom
      25%
    • Mini-Thon
      17%
    • Plays
      17%
    • Sporting events
      17%
    • Getting out of there
      8%
    • May Day Celebration
      8%
    • Student Section
      8%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    391
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    89%
    100%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.8 responses
    50%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.8 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.8 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    11:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $57,511
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    14.7%
    50%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.6 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.6 responses
    50%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.6 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $16,306/ year
    National
    $12,239
    50%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.6 responses
    0%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.6 responses
    17%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.6 responses
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    Columbia Junior/Senior High School Reviews

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    I like how the school is not as cliche and separated like in the movies. While everyone has their own separate friend groups, there is not defined “popular kids” or “nerdy kids.” Everyone knows each other and acts like a community. I like that the football players and cheer leaders are also the smart students, in all honors classes. Students are not looked down upon for being smart or for slacky in school work, for the most part everyone is accepting and do not care about little things.
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    There were fights and bullying all the time, kids didn't want to be there so that affected the teachers, had to "rent" books because the school was out of money in the budget but was busy upgrading their sports facilities. Most people that I see online that were not in advanced classes still can not communicate effectively. In my opinion the school should have been taken over by hempfield years ago. It was a sad excuse for a learning environment despite many teachers best efforts.
    I started going to Columbia in 7th grade and I excelled all throughout school up until I graduated and it paid off, literally. There were so many scholarships available and the faculty and staff were so helpful throughout my entire high school experience. Playing sports was an awesome experience at a small school you get lots of support. The sense of closeness and community was a plus in such a small town. I can't stress how important my teachers were in preparing me for college and really life in general even when they weren't teaching they taught lessons outside of lessons. I enjoyed my experience at Columbia junior senior high school and the faculty was a huge part of that.