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School Comparison

West Columbus High
vs.
Columbus Career and College Academy

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

West Columbus High
Columbus Career and College Academy
  • West Columbus High reported a higher students per counselor than Columbus Career and College Academy (396:1 vs. 243:1).
  • West Columbus High reported a higher chronically absent students than Columbus Career and College Academy (191 vs. 40).
  • West Columbus High reported a higher in-school suspensions than Columbus Career and College Academy (118 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 9 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

West Columbus High reported a higher chronically absent students than Columbus Career and College Academy (191 vs. 40).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

West Columbus High reported a higher graduating cohort than Columbus Career and College Academy (102 vs. 71).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

West Columbus High reported a higher sat/act participation than Columbus Career and College Academy (78 vs. 41).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

West Columbus High reported a higher in-school suspensions than Columbus Career and College Academy (118 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

West Columbus High reported a higher students per counselor than Columbus Career and College Academy (396:1 vs. 243:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

21 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at West Columbus High

3 metrics were reported by West Columbus High. Comparable data for Columbus Career and College Academy is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
3
AP enrollment
18
Dual enrollment
22

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
West Columbus High
$14,006.37
Columbus Career and College Academy
$14,006.37
Local revenue share
West Columbus High
13.9%
Columbus Career and College Academy
13.9%
State revenue share
West Columbus High
57.2%
Columbus Career and College Academy
57.2%
Federal revenue share
West Columbus High
29%
Columbus Career and College Academy
29%
District chronic absenteeism rate
West Columbus High
38.6%
Columbus Career and College Academy
38.6%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Columbus County
$48,184
Columbus County
$48,184
Poverty rate
Columbus County
18.8%
Columbus County
18.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Columbus County
15.1%
Columbus County
15.1%
Unemployment rate
Columbus County
4.4%
Columbus County
4.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.