Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Columbian High School

Q: Is Columbian High School a good school?

Columbian High School ranks 461 st of 855 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

461^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 855 Ohio High Schools

Better than 46% of Ohio high schools

Summary

Columbian High School is a public high school located in Tiffin, Ohio, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 756 students. The school is part of the Tiffin City Schools district, which is ranked 395 out of 828 districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Columbian High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past 10 years, ranging from a high of 315 out of 836 Ohio high schools in 2018-2019 to a low of 461 out of 855 in 2024-2025. The school has maintained a relatively strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 89.6% to 95.2% over the past few years, which is generally higher than the state average. However, Columbian High School has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average, ranging from 19.4% to 25.7% in recent years, which is a notable area of concern.

Academically, Columbian High School's performance is mixed compared to the state and district averages. The school performs relatively well in subjects like American History, Biology, and English II, with proficiency rates often exceeding the state and district averages. However, the school struggles in subjects like Geometry and Algebra I, where proficiency rates are significantly lower than the state and district averages. When compared to nearby high schools, such as Carey High School, Lakota High School, and Seneca East High School, Columbian High School's performance is generally on par with or slightly below these schools.

786

Students ?

26.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,167

Per pupil spending ?

46.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

300 S Monroe St
Tiffin, OH 44883-2906

(419) 447-6331

District: Tiffin City Schools

Feeder schools for Columbian High School:

Elementary:	Krout 2-3 Elementary
	Noble 4-5 Elementary
	Washington K-1 Elementary School
Middle:	Tiffin Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.4%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Two or more races:

4.2%

See top rated Ohio high schools

Compare Columbian High School to nearby high schools!

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 55th percentile in 2015 → 46th in 2025

Strengths

✓91% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Geometry scores 14 pts below the Ohio average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school62%

District avg63%

Ohio avg62%

461^st of 855

Ohio public high schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 9 pts since 2015

From top 45% (2015) to bottom 46% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Ohio High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

395^th of 828Tiffin City Schools among Ohio districts

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

High school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	50.7	461 of 855	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.2	412 of 864	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.7	354 of 867	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.7	365 of 836	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.3	443 of 819	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	61.3	315 of 836	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.7	339 of 800	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	51.5	381 of 773	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	50.6	446 of 784	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	58.9	351 of 778	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	55.6	465 of 769	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	67.3	243 of 767	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	66.9	311 of 832	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	62.4	403 of 818	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	65.1	325 of 819	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	68.5	256 of 791	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	64.8	290 of 767	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	68.8	221 of 756	70.8%	★★★★☆
2006	64.1	268 of 696	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2005	73.2	166 of 689	75.9%	★★★★☆
2004	48.5	402 of 681	41.0%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2022	29.7	419 of 606	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	20.7	501 of 596	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	41.0	356 of 628	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	28.5	404 of 550	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	55.2	430 of 809	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	55.2	407 of 798	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	59.0	370 of 813	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.8	326 of 794	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.8	410 of 775	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	67.9	266 of 781	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.1	389 of 751	48.2%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	74.8	31 of 244	87.3%	★★★★☆
2024	43.2	211 of 280	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	58.4	163 of 308	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	63.5	131 of 312	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.8	221 of 349	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	62.5	107 of 272	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	43.1	374 of 538	30.5%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	45.8	162 of 270	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.8	171 of 273	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.7	184 of 270	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.4	138 of 239	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	67.4	71 of 207	65.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	64.1	295 of 815	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.5	528 of 822	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	59.7	312 of 805	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.4	263 of 773	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.8	419 of 763	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	62.9	274 of 779	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.4	351 of 758	53.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	49.8	475 of 817	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.5	417 of 816	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	61.3	335 of 819	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.1	381 of 808	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.1	499 of 778	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	61.0	342 of 792	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.2	318 of 763	58.3%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2021	8.9	200 of 211	5.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	46.2	112 of 201	44.3%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	17.6	562 of 617	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	28.1	448 of 598	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	26.9	468 of 614	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	44.5	477 of 748	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.2	421 of 754	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.7	370 of 756	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.1	381 of 749	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.6	450 of 727	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	58.9	324 of 739	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.7	351 of 718	51.1%	★★★☆☆

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)

High school

Gifted and Talented (2025)87th percentile+41 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)64th percentile+18 vs school

Female (2025)47th percentile~ school

Male (2025)42nd percentile-4 vs school

Hispanic (2025)40th percentile-6 vs school

White (2025)36th percentile-10 vs school

Disabled (2022)31st percentile-25 vs school

Special Education (2025)9th percentile-37 vs school

Multi-racial (2021)5th percentile-41 vs school

By subject vs Ohio (2024-2025) ?

American History85%+14 vs state

American Government71%~ state avg

Biology70%+4 vs state

English II63%~ state avg

Algebra I56%-3 vs state

Geometry29%-14 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Columbian High School and help other families decide.

Rate Columbian High School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Columbian High School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Ohio State Tests Science (2025)	Ohio State Tests American Government (2025)	Ohio State Tests American History (2025)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2025)			Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2025)			Ohio State Tests Biology (2025)	Ohio State Tests English II (2025)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2025)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Columbian High School	Public	9-12	300 S Monroe St	Tiffin	44883	Seneca County	Tiffin City Schools	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 447-6331	786	30	26.2		687 (87.4%)	14 (1.8%)	41 (5.2%)	9 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	33 (4.2%)	50.7	461^st of 855 public high schools	46.1%		54.2	412^th of 864 public high schools	52.3%	49		71.0	85.0							69.8	62.8	29.1	56.4	$11,167
North Central Academy	Public, Charter	8-12	928 W Market St Ste B	Tiffin	44883	Seneca County	North Central Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 448-5786	68	4	17.0	70.6%	47 (69.1%)	4 (5.9%)	15 (22.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)								(n/a)		20.0												$13,484
Sentinel Career & Technology Center	Public	9-12	793 E Township Road 201	Tiffin	44883	Seneca County	Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Centers	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 448-1212	0	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hopewell-Loudon Local High School	Public	7-12	181 N County Road 7	Bascom	44809	Seneca County	Hopewell-Loudon Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 937-2804	366	18	20.5	74.0%	327 (89.3%)	3 (0.8%)	24 (6.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.0%)	76.2	107^th of 855 public high schools	87.5%		76.4	115^th of 864 public high schools	86.7%	8	91.4	87.3	81.1		56.1	84.6		65.9	76.6	78.0	76.8	75.5	86.3	$13,201
New Riegel High School	Public	6-12	44 N Perry St	New Riegel	44853	Seneca County	New Riegel Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 595-2256	224	14	16.0	39.7%	213 (95.1%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	71.4	176^th of 855 public high schools	79.4%		76.9	110^th of 864 public high schools	87.3%	66	89.7	87.5	83.3	53.6	62.5	20.0	57.1	75.0	69.0	97.4	76.9	57.9	60.6	$15,298
Mohawk High School	Public	7-12	605 State Highway 231	Sycamore	44882	Wyandot County	Mohawk Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 927-6222	356	28	12.7	69.9%	345 (96.9%)	4 (1.1%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	73.5	144^th of 855 public high schools	83.2%		59.6	337^th of 864 public high schools	61.0%	193	62.0	74.1	85.1		46.4	81.5		65.2	60.8	84.9	78.4	73.7	79.3	$15,656
Old Fort High School	Public	7-12	7635 N Co Rd 51	Tiffin	44883	Seneca County	Old Fort Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 992-4291	264	21	12.8	36.0%	231 (87.5%)	2 (0.8%)	22 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)	60.8	319^th of 855 public high schools	62.7%		66.3	248^th of 864 public high schools	71.3%	71	78.7	86.8	67.5		81.8	65.7		80.0	80.9	76.2	76.7	39.6	69.7	$17,601
Lakota High School	Public	9-12	5200 County Road 13	Kansas	44841	Sandusky County	Lakota Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 986-6620	262	20	13.1	44.7%	224 (85.5%)	3 (1.1%)	19 (7.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.7%)	45.7	510^th of 855 public high schools	40.4%		48.9	471^st of 864 public high schools	45.5%	39		65.6	80.3							69.7	61.0	42.1	28.6	$15,875
Seneca East High School	Public	9-12	13343 E US Highway 224	Attica	44807	Seneca County	Seneca East Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(419) 426-3312	289	19	14.9	94.5%	273 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	69.1	205^th of 855 public high schools	76.0%		70.9	182^nd of 864 public high schools	78.9%	23		83.6	77.8							87.8	73.8	70.3	60.0	$15,622
Fostoria Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	1001 Park Ave	Fostoria	44830	Wood County	Fostoria City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 436-4110	725	51	14.2		360 (49.7%)	49 (6.8%)	192 (26.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	121 (16.7%)	22.5	661^st of 855 public high schools	22.7%		22.6	658^th of 864 public high schools	23.8%	3	34.9	63.4	49.6		28.1	24.3		39.3	27.4	50.4	45.7	18.5	29.9	$11,757

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbian High School

What schools feed into Columbian High School?

Columbian High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Krout 2-3 Elementary
Elementary : Noble 4-5 Elementary
Elementary : Washington K-1 Elementary School
Middle : Tiffin Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Columbian High School?

Students at Columbian High School are 87% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

What district is Columbian High School in?

Tiffin City Schools

Is Columbian High School a good school?

Columbian High School ranks 461^st of 855 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Columbian High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 786 students attended Columbian High School.

Rate Columbian High School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

OHOhio High School Rankings

OHOhio District Rankings

Schools in Tiffin, OH

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Columbian High School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.