Columbia High School is a four-year public high school located in Lake City, Florida. The school's mascot is the Fighting Tigers and the colors are purple and gold.
Serving 1,727 students in grades 9-12, Columbia High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,727 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbia High School's student population of 1,727 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,727 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Columbia High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2741 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
7%
37%
Black
30%
21%
White
56%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia High School's ranking?
Columbia High School is ranked #2741 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Columbia High School often compared to?
Columbia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort White High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbia High School?
The graduation rate of Columbia High School is 91%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Columbia High School?
1,727 students attend Columbia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Columbia High School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
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 Florida 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 Columbia School District.
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