Columbia H S
West Columbia, TX · Columbia-Brazoria ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Town, fringe
1,240th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 26%▲ Improving
521 S 16TH ST, West Columbia, TX 77486
(979)345-5147NCES ID 481467000958Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Columbia H S 1,240th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 26% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 21th in 2019 to 26th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 513 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 896 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.8% | 58.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 24.9% | 30.6% | ▲ 5.7 pts | |
| Black | 10.8% | 7.8% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.7% | 2.9% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $266K in zip 77486 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Columbia H S in?
Columbia H S is part of the Columbia-Brazoria ISD district in West Columbia, Texas.
Is Columbia H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Columbia H S 1,240th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 26% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Columbia H S?
White 58%, Hispanic 31%, Black 8%, Two or more races 3% (896 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Columbia H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77486 is $266K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.