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School Comparison

Bloomsburg Area HS
vs.
Central Columbia SHS

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

Bloomsburg Area HS
Central Columbia SHS
  • Central Columbia SHS reported a higher ap enrollment than Bloomsburg Area HS (140 vs. 20).
  • Central Columbia SHS reported a higher students per counselor than Bloomsburg Area HS (301.5:1 vs. 217.5:1).
  • Bloomsburg Area HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Central Columbia SHS (126 vs. 59).
  • Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Bloomsburg Area HS reported a higher chronically absent students than Central Columbia SHS (126 vs. 59).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Central Columbia SHS reported a higher graduating cohort than Bloomsburg Area HS (140 vs. 131).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Central Columbia SHS reported a higher ap enrollment than Bloomsburg Area HS (140 vs. 20).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Bloomsburg Area HS reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Central Columbia SHS (59 vs. 10).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Central Columbia SHS reported a higher students per counselor than Bloomsburg Area HS (301.5:1 vs. 217.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

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

20 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Central Columbia SHS

1 metric was reported by Central Columbia SHS. Comparable data for Bloomsburg Area HS is missing or suppressed.

Dual enrollment
53

Contextual Indicators

District Context

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

Per-pupil spending
Bloomsburg Area HS
$16,502.61
Central Columbia SHS
$16,095.71
Local revenue share
Bloomsburg Area HS
53.6%
Central Columbia SHS
60%
State revenue share
Bloomsburg Area HS
36.7%
Central Columbia SHS
36.5%
Federal revenue share
Bloomsburg Area HS
9.8%
Central Columbia SHS
3.5%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Bloomsburg Area HS
18.9%
Central Columbia SHS
8.8%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Columbia County
$61,992
Columbia County
$61,992
Poverty rate
Columbia County
15.7%
Columbia County
15.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Columbia County
24.9%
Columbia County
24.9%
Unemployment rate
Columbia County
4.2%
Columbia County
4.2%
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.