What grades does COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL serve?

COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL is a High school serving students in COLUMBUS, MS. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL located?

COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL is located at COLUMBUS, MS in a town area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL?

COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL has a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1.

What schools are in COLUMBUS, MS?

COLUMBUS, MS is served by the local school district. COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL is one of the High schools in the area.

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COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL — School Calendar 2026-27

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COLUMBUS, MS 39702

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

937

Student:Teacher

15.9:1

Locale

Town

District

COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(662)241-7200

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

16%

14th percentile in MS

Math Proficiency

10%

12th percentile in MS

Graduation Rate

83%

Chronic Absenteeism

28.4%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

1 courses offered

4 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

104 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

268 test takers

Athletics

5 sports, 8 teams

362 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.2:1

Near average in MS

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

948

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,944

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,900

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,072

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 35%State 37%Local 28%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$178,977

+0.9% 1yr+23.7% 5yr

Columbus, MS metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

29.8%

Below 150% poverty line

6.3%

Unemployment rate

10.6%

Uninsured residents

12.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

459

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

430

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

46%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

108 (25%)

Other Health Impairment

80 (19%)

Speech/Language Impairment

72 (17%)

Autism

68 (16%)

Intellectual Disability

33 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

23 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

865

Current enrollment

Stable(-6% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day Holiday - No School

Holiday

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day Holiday - No School

Holiday

Mon, Sep 28, 2026

Fall Intersession

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday - No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday - No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Fall Intersession	Event	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Fall Intersession	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Intersession	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Intersession	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas Break	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher Professional Development Day	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher Professional Development Day	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Students return from Christmas Break	Break	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Students return from Christmas Break	Break	—