Columbia City High School vs Shortridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Indiana, United States, 157 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia City High School
Columbia City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,202 students
Shortridge High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,206 students
| Measure | Columbia City High School Columbia City, Indiana | Shortridge High School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 387 | #317 of 387 |
| National rank | #8421 of 16,910 | #11679 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,202 | 1,206 |
| Enrollment | 1,202 | 1,206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.9% | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 23% |
| city | Columbia City | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia City High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.8 vs 37.2).
- •Shortridge High School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 19%).
- •Columbia City High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Columbia City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.9% vs 60.7%).
- •Columbia City High School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.7).
- •Shortridge High School is the larger school with 1,206 students compared with 1,202.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Columbia City High School better than Shortridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia City High School ranks higher (49.8 vs 37.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Columbia City High School and Shortridge High School?
About 157 km in a straight line, between Columbia City and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia City High School: 1,202. Shortridge High School: 1,206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia City High School and Shortridge High School rank in Indiana?
Columbia City High School is 219th of 387 and Shortridge High School is 317th of 387 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).