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Columbia High School

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Columbia High School ranks 72 nd of 112 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

72^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 112 Idaho High Schools

Better than 36% of Idaho high schools

Summary

Columbia High School is a public high school located in Nampa, Idaho, serving 1,226 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Nampa School District, which is ranked 80 out of 96 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Columbia High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Idaho high schools, with a 2-star rating in the most recent school year.

Academically, Columbia High School underperforms compared to the state and district averages on standardized tests. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 28.2% of students were proficient or better in ISAT/Math, compared to 43.1% statewide. The school's English Language Arts proficiency rate of 60.7% was also lower than the state average of 53.9%. Additionally, Columbia High School's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 75.5% and 87.8% over the past few years, which is generally lower than the state average of around 82%. The school also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 11.8% to 24.4% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average.

When comparing Columbia High School to other high schools in the area, it generally underperforms. For example, Union High School, which is only 3.75 miles away, has a higher statewide ranking and better academic performance on standardized tests. Additionally, Columbia High School's spending per student ($8,147 in 2018-2019) is lower than the state average, which may contribute to its relatively poor academic performance. The high chronic absenteeism rate and the large proportion of students from low-income families at Columbia High School may also be factors in its overall academic underperformance.

1,165

Students ?

23.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,147

Per pupil spending ?

42%

Free/discounted lunch ?

301 South Happy Valley Road
Nampa, ID 83687-8828

(208) 498-0571

District: Nampa School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.6%

Hispanic:

42.9%

Two or more races:

4.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 19th percentile in 2013 → 36th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 17 percentile points since 2013

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Idaho average (41% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Math scores 15 pts below the Idaho average

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg35%

Idaho avg47%

72^nd of 112

Idaho public high schools ?

Bottom 36%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4High Schools in the Nampa School District

80^th of 96Nampa School District among Idaho districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2025	38.1	72 of 112	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.6	111 of 159	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.0	77 of 106	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	24.6	86 of 110	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	26.1	69 of 88	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.0	43 of 52	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	32.5	75 of 101	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	13.0	71 of 76	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	38.1	46 of 74	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	36.4	130 of 160	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	46.2	101 of 162	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	50.5	95 of 165	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	33.3	135 of 169	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	26.4	105 of 128	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	35.5	122 of 151	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2022	16.1	40 of 48	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	15.0	29 of 31	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	35.0	44 of 55	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	28.6	30 of 38	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2018	33.7	16 of 22	27.3%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2022	16.4	40 of 48	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	12.7	30 of 31	3.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	43.4	47 of 78	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	28.5	36 of 50	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	33.2	24 of 29	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	21.7	21 of 23	8.7%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2024)40th percentile+10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)27th percentile+10 vs school

Hispanic (2024)20th percentile-10 vs school

Female (2022)17th percentile-5 vs school

Male (2022)17th percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts61%+7 vs state

Science36%-7 vs state

Math28%-15 vs state

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What people are saying

by a student on FaceBook
Sunday, August 15, 2010

The science department at Columbia is wonderful, as are a select few of the other teachers and staff. There is no tradition at this school (it's new, so that is a given).

Columbia has a very poor front office, much of the staff is rude - as are the students.

The school has a full Mac lab and yet they can't afford to give every student a text book in their history classes. The Nampa school district is terrible as it is and Columbia High School is a perfect example of the ineptitude of the school system and budget in Idaho. Please, if you can, send your kids to Renaissance High School, IDVA or home school them. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, March 12, 2010

When I had personal issue I had to move in with a family member whom was in the Columbia high school boundaries. When I was tryin to transfer my daughter the gal whom was in charge of all that treated us horribly. She was pretty much acussing me of just wanting to put her in the school, when I really needed to. If I didn't I wouldn't have. I really disliked how I was treated and have told everyone I knew about that gal whom was very rude and careless. Since I only really talked to about 2-3 people they were all pretty careless not good for a first impression.
Also when something happens to your child or involved in an accendient the school doesn't even notify you when they should let you know that's why you fill out all that paper work.
Everyone that's in the office should try alittle bit more in doing there job in a friendly manner and notify parents if anything happens to there child. Especally when it happens on your time. Close Quote

by a student
Sunday, April 26, 2009

Columbia High School is one of the few schools in Idaho that is blessed with art, theater, broadcasting and choir teachers that are passionate about their work. They encourage the students to be creative instead of squandering their talents like so many other schools do. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISAT Math (2025)		ISAT Science (2025)			ISAT English Language Arts (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math End of Course	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 8th Grade	ISAT Science End of Course	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts End of Course	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Columbia High School	Public	9-12	301 South Happy Valley Road	Nampa	83687	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 498-0571	1,165	50	23.1	42.0%	590 (50.6%)	9 (0.8%)	500 (42.9%)	9 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.4%)	50 (4.3%)	38.1	72^nd of 112 public high schools	35.7%		32.6	111^th of 159 public high schools	30.2%	39	28.2	28.2		35.6	35.6		60.7	60.7	$8,147	$1,007	$7,140
Pathways In Education: Nampa	Public, Charter	9-12	124 Holly Street	Nampa	83686	Canyon County	Pathways In Education - Nampa Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 505-4800	312	11	28.4		162 (51.9%)	2 (0.6%)	131 (42.0%)	4 (1.3%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	10.5	109^th of 112 public high schools	2.7%		16.4	126^th of 159 public high schools	20.8%	17				23.4	23.4		35.6	35.6	$5,707	$00	$5,707
Jcc - Nampa	Public	6-12	1650 11th Avenue North	Nampa	83687	Canyon County	Idaho Department Of Juvenile Corrections	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 465-8443	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Skyview High School	Public	9-12	1303 East Greenhurst	Nampa	83686	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 498-0561	1,146	61	18.7	35.6%	681 (59.4%)	13 (1.1%)	387 (33.8%)	8 (0.7%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (4.5%)	29.7	86^th of 112 public high schools	23.2%		40.4	99^th of 159 public high schools	37.7%	13	27.4	27.4		27.0	27.0		57.0	57.0	$7,611	$850	$6,760
Idaho Center Of Advanced Technology	Public	10-12	1303 East Greenhurst	Nampa	83686	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(208) 465-2700	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Idaho Connects Online School	Public, Charter	6-12	1st 6th Street North	Nampa	83687	Ada County	Idaho Virtual Education Partners Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 287-3668	165	14	11.8		127 (77.0%)	1 (0.6%)	25 (15.2%)	2 (1.2%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.2%)								(n/a)					27.9			43.4	$16,606	$301	$16,305
Nampa Senior High School	Public	9-12	203 Lake Lowell Avenue	Nampa	83686	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 498-0551	1,288	58	22.3	40.8%	680 (52.8%)	19 (1.5%)	530 (41.1%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (0.8%)	45 (3.5%)	13.6	105^th of 112 public high schools	6.3%		14.6	130^th of 159 public high schools	18.2%	25	15.6	15.6		26.6	26.6		41.3	41.3	$7,607	$974	$6,633
Union High School	Public	6-12	506 Fletcher Drive	Nampa	83686	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 498-0559	213	17	12.4	59.2%	111 (52.1%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (39.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (8.5%)	57	47^th of 112 public high schools	58.0%					(n/a)			26.5	42.3	33.3	26.5	65.4	35.4	$11,522	$2,125	$9,397
Nampa Academy	Public	6-12	28 South Midland Boulevard	Nampa	83651	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(208) 332-6800	94	9	10.4	53.2%	34 (36.2%)	1 (1.1%)	53 (56.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	4 (4.3%)								(n/a)
Owyhee High School	Public	9-12	3650 North Owyhee Storm Avenue	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 855-4500	1,884	83	22.6	17.5%	1,505 (79.9%)	18 (1.0%)	246 (13.1%)	14 (0.7%)	7 (0.4%)	7 (0.4%)	87 (4.6%)	76.2	24^th of 112 public high schools	78.6%		76.7	29^th of 159 public high schools	81.8%	5	42.9	42.9		56.7	56.7		83.8	83.8

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbia High School

How many students attend Columbia High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,165 students attended Columbia High School.

What schools feed into Columbia High School?

Columbia High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Endeavor Elementary School
Elementary : Park Ridge Elementary
Elementary : Reagan Elementary School
Middle : East Valley Middle School

What district is Columbia High School in?

Nampa School District

What is the racial makeup of Columbia High School?

Students at Columbia High School are 51% White, 43% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Is Columbia High School a good school?

Columbia High School ranks 72^nd of 112 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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