Columbia High School is a four-year public secondary school in Nampa, Idaho, United States. The third major high school in the Nampa School District 131, Columbia opened in 2006, designed with two floors and a separate building for technology, agriculture, and shop classes.
Serving 1,165 students in grades 9-12, Columbia High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,165 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Columbia High School's student population of 1,165 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,165 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
2006
Colors
Wildcat Blue and Gold
Campus Size
53 acres
School Rankings
Columbia High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia High School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#568 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
43%
21%
Black
1%
1%
White
51%
72%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
80%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia High School's ranking?
Columbia High School is ranked #568 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Columbia High School often compared to?
Columbia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skyview High School, Nampa Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbia High School?
The graduation rate of Columbia High School is 76%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Columbia High School?
1,165 students attend Columbia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Columbia High School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbia High School?
Columbia High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Columbia High School offer ?
Columbia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia High School part of?
Columbia High School is part of Nampa School District.
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