Founded in 2005, Columbia High School strives to provide a high-quality, world-class education for every student.
Columbia High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
300 Explorer Blvd NW,
Huntsville, AL
Huntsville City Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Greg Hicks
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
84%
Niche Grade
C
C
C+
C
C
C-
C+
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
28.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
530
Verbal
570
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
60.9%
State Average
27.8%
Science
43%
State Average
21.8%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
422:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Black
53.5%
Hispanic
26.7%
White
11.9%
Two or more races
5.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
187 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham
176 Students
Alabama A&M University
159 Students
The University of Alabama
151 Students
Auburn University
116 Students
Alabama State University
99 Students
University of North Alabama
98 Students
Calhoun Community College
89 Students
Troy University
86 Students
Jacksonville State University
75 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
71 Students
Biology
40 Students
Business
39 Students
Psychology
38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
29 Students
Computer Science
24 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
20 Students
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
18 Students
Electrical Engineering
16 Students
Engineering
15 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/29/2024
Some of the best experiences I have had at Columbia High School, is being able to be a part of the Dual-Enrollment Program. One of the worst experiences I have had was trying to enrolled into the school. It took them two days for my brother and I to get approved even though we were told we were already approved. This caused us to start school two days late.
7/28/2024
My experience with Columbia high school is/was great. My first day there all the staff and teachers were very friendly and welcoming. Coming into the school , administration doesn't make it overly stressful for students with the metal detectors. The teachers teach students to the best of their knowledge and the school doesn't expect too much out students but they help to push students who want more from their education and students who need a push.
11/8/2023
My overall experience was a mix between hectic and uneventful. While they said that they were there to help us, I've heard more about people being left behind and the sort, even blackmailing of students there. They also don't have everything together see as my high school counselor misinformed the entire class of 2023 about the amount of scholarships, me included.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/18/2022
Things were not so great a couple of years ago, but they have been improving steadily.This school is starting to measure up to other schools in the area.
10/19/2021
I'm currently attending this school and highly would not recommend it. Compared to schools I've attended in the past education requirements are very low. Kids are disrespectful and do not know how to behave. And when security is called to correct this behavior all they do is talk to the student and...
2/23/2021
I go to this school, and i think it's a great place to learn and be open-minded. We have so many IB programs that can help you achieve what you want in life. There are some fights, but there's fights at every school. The music teacher is one of the bests. Most teachers seem to care about their stude...
2/10/2017
I am a student here and this is my second year. The sport programs are terrible. We have won 1 football game in the 2 years I been here. Basketball is the best one we have and we only win about half the time. Also any other sport that is not Football or Basketball they almost completely ignore. Anot...
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List Price Range
$135K - $1.3M
Homes For Sale
190
Average Home Value
$355,963
Median Lot Size
13,068 Sq Ft
% Renters
62%
Average Household Income
$86,621
% of College Grads
45.8%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
2,190 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
76.7%
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Columbia High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Huntsville, AL and is served by the Huntsville City Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 940 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Columbia High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.33, the graduation rate is 84%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $355,963. Discover additional schools in the area, like Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering, Clements High School, St. John Paul II Catholic High School, and more. Learn more about what Huntsville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Columbia High School.