High Schools in Columbus High School

Summary:

Columbus High School is the sole high school located in Columbus, Montana, serving students in grades 9-12. This standout institution is ranked 16th out of 182 high schools in the state for the 2024-2025 school year, placing it in the top 10% of schools statewide. With a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, Columbus High School outperforms the state average in several key academic metrics, including the percentage of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the ACT with Writing exam.

The school has a relatively small student body of 227 students and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.7 to 1. While 20.26% of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, as indicated by the free/reduced lunch rate, Columbus High School has maintained a high ranking and 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three school years, suggesting a sustained level of excellence. The school's ranking has also improved dramatically, from 44th out of 124 high schools in 2022-2023 to 16th out of 182 high schools in 2024-2025, indicating significant strides in improving its academic outcomes.

Overall, Columbus High School stands out as a high-performing institution in the state of Montana, providing a quality education that prepares its students for success. The school's strong academic performance, favorable student-teacher ratio, and consistent high rankings make it an attractive option for families in the Columbus area.

District Detail

433 N 3rd St
Columbus, MT 59019

(406) 322-5373

SchoolDigger Rank:
32^nd of 387 Montana districts

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Grades served: 9-12
Students: 227

Primary Schools: 0
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT with Writing English Language Arts (2025)	ACT with Writing Mathematics (2025)	ACT with Writing Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	ACT with Writing English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Science 11th Grade	Total
Columbus High School	Public	9-12	433 N 3rd St	Columbus	59019	Stillwater County	Columbus High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 322-5373	227	14	15.7	20.3%	207 (91.2%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.7%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	82.8	16^th of 182 public high schools	91.2%		51.4	46^th of 122 public high schools	62.3%	30	69.7	36.4	45.5	$12,599

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Columbus Elementary	0.04 mi	2	136^th
Absarokee Elementary	12.88 mi	2	185^th
Absarokee High School	12.88 mi	1	264^th
Reed Point Elementary	14.62 mi	2	39^th
Reed Point High School	14.81 mi	1	120^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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