What grades does Columbia HS serve?

Columbia HS operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Columbia area.

Where is Columbia HS located?

Columbia HS is a rural school in Columbia, PA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Columbia HS is 13:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Columbia, PA?

Schools in Columbia include Columbia HS and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Columbia area.

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Columbia HS — School Calendar 2026-27

Q: How many students attend Columbia HS?

Columbia HS currently enrolls 363 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in PA.

High|Columbia, Pennsylvania|Columbia Borough SD

Columbia, PA 17512

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Park Back-to-School NIghtEvent

Aug

Thu

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Aug

Thu

Taylor Back-to-School NightEvent

Aug

Thu

Park Back-to-School NIghtEvent

Aug

Tue

First Day of School-Grades 1-12Event

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Tue

Modified Kindergarten ScheduleEvent

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

363

Student:Teacher

13:1

Locale

Rural

District

Columbia Borough SD

Phone

(717)684-7500

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

<=20%

Math Proficiency

40-44%

Graduation Rate

65-69%

Chronic Absenteeism

30.7%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

5 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

5 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

19 test takers

Athletics

12 sports, 15 teams

147 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.7:1

Worse than average in PA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

412

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,768

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$11,447

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$29,230

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 17%State 46%Local 37%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$373,774

+4.4% 1yr+40.8% 5yr

Lancaster, PA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

14.5%

Below 150% poverty line

3.3%

Unemployment rate

11.1%

Uninsured residents

13.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

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

Total Students Served

376

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

343

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

94%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

123 (36%)

Other Health Impairment

71 (21%)

Autism

49 (14%)

Speech/Language Impairment

40 (12%)

Emotional Disturbance

35 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

16 (5%)

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

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

397

Current enrollment

Stable(+0% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Park Back-to-School NIght

Event

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Taylor Back-to-School Night

Event

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Taylor Back-to-School Night

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Schools Closed: Offices Open	Event	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Schools Closed: Offices Open	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Schools Closed: Offices Closed	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Schools Closed: Offices Closed	Event	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	Taylor-Muffins for MVPs	Event	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	Taylor-Muffins for MVPs	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	CMS-Taylor Picture Day	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	CMS-Taylor Picture Day	Event	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	Early Dismissal for Students 11:10 am for Hill Campus11:30 am for Park and Taylor	half_day	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	Early Dismissal for Students 11:10 am for Hill Campus11:30 am for Park and Taylor	half_day	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	CHS/CMS Hill Picture Day Grades 7-11	Event	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	CHS/CMS Hill Picture Day Grades 7-11	Event	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	CHS Senior Photo Day	Event	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	CHS Senior Photo Day	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Park Picture Day	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Park Picture Day	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Schools Closed: Offices Open	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Schools Closed: Offices Open	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Taylor-Family Game Night	Event	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Taylor-Family Game Night	Event	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Early Dismissal for Students 11:10 am for Hill Campus11:30 am for Park and Taylor	half_day	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Early Dismissal for Students 11:10 am for Hill Campus11:30 am for Park and Taylor	half_day	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Schools Closed: Teachers on Duty	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Schools Closed: Teachers on Duty	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	First Trimester Ends-Grades K-4	Event	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	First Trimester Ends-Grades K-4	Event	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	First Marking Period Ends-Grades 5-12	Event	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	First Marking Period Ends-Grades 5-12	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	CMS-Taylor Picture Re-Take Day	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	CMS-Taylor Picture Re-Take Day	Event	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	CHS/CMS Hill Picture Re-take Day	Event	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	CHS/CMS Hill Picture Re-take Day	Event	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	Park Picture Re-Take Day	Event	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	Park Picture Re-Take Day	Event	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Early Dismissal for Students 11:10 am for Hill Campus11:30 am for Park and Taylor	half_day	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Early Dismissal for Students 11:10 am for Hill Campus11:30 am for Park and Taylor	half_day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Schools Closed: Parent Teacher Conferences-Grades K-12	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Schools Closed: Parent Teacher Conferences-Grades K-12	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Schools Closed: Parent Teacher Conferences-Grades K-8	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Schools Closed: Parent Teacher Conferences-Grades K-8	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Schools Closed: Offices Open	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Schools Closed: Offices Open	Event	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Schools Closed: Offices Closed	Event	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Schools Closed: Offices Closed	Event	—
Wed, Dec 9, 2026	Park and Taylor Winter Concert	Event	—
Wed, Dec 9, 2026	Park and Taylor Winter Concert	Event	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Early Dismissal for Students 11:10 am for Hill Campus11:30 am for Park and Taylor	half_day	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Early Dismissal for Students 11:10 am for Hill Campus11:30 am for Park and Taylor	half_day	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Schools Closed: Offices Closed	Event	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Schools Closed: Offices Open	Event	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Schools Closed: Offices Open	Event	—
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	Schools Closed: Offices Closed	Event	—
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	Schools Closed: Offices Closed	Event	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	Second Marking Period Ends	Event	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	Early Dismissal for Students 11:10 am for Hill Campus11:30 am for Park and Taylor	half_day	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	Trimester Progress Reports-Grades K-4	Event	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	Trimester Progress Reports-Grades K-4	Event	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	Second Marking Period Ends	Event	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	Early Dismissal for Students 11:10 am for Hill Campus11:30 am for Park and Taylor	half_day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Schools Closed: Offices Closed	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Schools Closed: Offices Closed	Event	—
Wed, Jan 27, 2027	Taylor Winter Family Fun Night	Event	—
Wed, Jan 27, 2027	Taylor Winter Family Fun Night	Event	—
Thu, Feb 11, 2027	Taylor VIP Dance	Event	—
Thu, Feb 11, 2027	Taylor VIP Dance	Event	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Schools Closed: Teachers on Duty	Staff Day	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Schools Closed: Teachers on Duty	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Schools Closed: Offices Closed	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Schools Closed: Offices Closed	Event	—
Fri, Feb 26, 2027	Taylor Coffee and Connections	Event	—
Fri, Feb 26, 2027	Taylor Coffee and Connections	Event	—
Thu, Mar 18, 2027	Taylor Bingo for Books	Event	—
Thu, Mar 18, 2027	Taylor Bingo for Books	Event	—
Wed, Mar 24, 2027	Early Dismissal for Students 11:10 am for Hill Campus11:30 am for Park and Taylor	half_day	—
Wed, Mar 24, 2027	Early Dismissal for Students 11:10 am for Hill Campus11:30 am for Park and Taylor	half_day	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Schools Closed: Teachers on Duty	Staff Day	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Schools Closed: Teachers on Duty	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Schools Closed: Offices Closed	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Schools Closed: Offices Closed	Event	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Schools Closed: Offices Open (Possible Inclement Weather Make-Up Days)	Event	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Schools Closed: Offices Open (Possible Inclement Weather Make-Up Days)	Event	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	Third Marking Period Ends-Grades 5-12	Event	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	Third Trimester Ends-Grades K-4	Event	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	Third Trimester Ends-Grades K-4	Event	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	Third Marking Period Ends-Grades 5-12	Event	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Early Dismissal for Students 11:10 am for Hill Campus11:30 am for Park and Taylor	half_day	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Early Dismissal for Students 11:10 am for Hill Campus11:30 am for Park and Taylor	half_day	—
Thu, Apr 22, 2027	Taylor- Earth Day Student Event (During School)	Event	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	Muffins for MVPs	Event	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	Muffins for MVPs	Event	—
Tue, Apr 27, 2027	PSSA- ELA Grades 3-8	Event	—
Tue, Apr 27, 2027	PSSA- ELA Grades 3-8	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	Early Dismissal for Students 11:10 am for Hill Campus11:30 am for Park and Taylor	half_day	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	Early Dismissal for Students 11:10 am for Hill Campus11:30 am for Park and Taylor	half_day	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	PSSA- Math Grades 3-8	Event	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	PSSA- Math Grades 3-8	Event	—
Wed, May 5, 2027	PSSA- Science Grades 5 & 8	Event	—
Wed, May 5, 2027	PSSA- Science Grades 5 & 8	Event	—
Fri, May 7, 2027	Early Dismissal for Students 11:10 am for Hill Campus11:30 am for Park and Taylor	half_day	—
Fri, May 7, 2027	Early Dismissal for Students 11:10 am for Hill Campus11:30 am for Park and Taylor	half_day	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Taylor- 5th and 6th Grade End-of-Year Dance	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Taylor- 5th and 6th Grade End-of-Year Dance	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Taylor-6th Grade Step Up Day (tentative)	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Taylor-6th Grade Step Up Day (tentative)	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Grad Practice-Early Dismissal for Seniors	half_day	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Taylor Field Day (tentative)	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Early Dismissal for Students 11:10 am for Hill Campus11:30 am for Park and Taylor	half_day	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Grad Practice-Early Dismissal for Seniors	half_day	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Taylor Field Day (tentative)	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Early Dismissal for Students 11:10 am for Hill Campus11:30 am for Park and Taylor	half_day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Schools Closed: Offices Closed	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Schools Closed: Offices Closed	Event	—