Serving 2,267 students in grades 9-12, Columbus North High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbus North High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Columbus North High School's student population of 2,267 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 168 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
168 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Columbus North High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus North High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#442 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
24%
15%
Black
3%
13%
White
63%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbus North High School's ranking?
Columbus North High School is ranked #442 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Columbus North High School often compared to?
Columbus North High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbus East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbus North High School?
The graduation rate of Columbus North High School is 83%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Columbus North High School?
2,267 students attend Columbus North High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Columbus North High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus North High School?
Columbus North High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Columbus North High School offer ?
Columbus North High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Columbus North High School part of?
Columbus North High School is part of Bartholomew Con School Corp School District.
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