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School Comparison

COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL
vs.
RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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

COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL
RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
  • COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher dual enrollment than RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (356 vs. 46).
  • COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher graduating cohort than RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (298 vs. 57).
  • COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher sat/act participation than RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (143 vs. 6).
  • 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

COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (262 vs. 231).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher graduating cohort than RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (298 vs. 57).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher dual enrollment than RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (356 vs. 46).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher in-school suspensions than COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL (83 vs. 51).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL (259:1 vs. 212.3:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

27 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL

3 metrics were reported by COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL. Comparable data for RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
97%
AP courses offered
11
AP enrollment
235

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL
$22,820.1
RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
$22,842.75
Local revenue share
COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL
61.1%
RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
31.4%
State revenue share
COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL
34.5%
RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
55.8%
Federal revenue share
COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL
4.4%
RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
12.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL
16.9%
RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
43.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Rensselaer County
$86,663
Rensselaer County
$86,663
Poverty rate
Rensselaer County
11.8%
Rensselaer County
11.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Rensselaer County
37.3%
Rensselaer County
37.3%
Unemployment rate
Rensselaer County
3.4%
Rensselaer County
3.4%
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.