Columbus Catholic High School

Our mission is to provide a Catholic educational center, distinguished by its disciplined, values-based approach to the education and formation of young men and women into a Christian community of principled thinkers.
Columbus develops the mind, body and spirit through a balance of quality curricular, extracurricular, and community service activities within a Christ-centered environment.
A Catholic education at Columbus High School fosters the values of human dignity, responsibility, importance of family, informed citizenship and moral decision making.
Columbus students are caring, concerned and involved persons who operate from a strong value foundation rooted in faith and nurtured by family.
They are disciplined, enthusiastic, willing to serve and represent diverse cultures and economic backgrounds.
The Columbus student acquires a knowledge of Catholic vision and values and a responsibility to self, family, community and society.
The student's knowledge includes the skills of effective communication, decision making, problem-solving and conflict resolution to be used in career, leisure, service and faith.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Columbus Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12

Student Body

Total Students
247 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Columbus Catholic High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Our mission is to provide a Catholic educational center, distinguished by its disciplined, values-based approach to the education and formation of young men and women into a Christian community of principled thinkers. Columbus develops the mind, body and spirit through a balance of quality curricular, extracurricular, and community service activities within a Christ-centered environment. A Catholic education at Columbus High School fosters the values of human dignity, responsibility, importance of family, informed citizenship and moral decision making. Columbus students are caring, concerned and involved persons who operate from a strong value foundation rooted in faith and nurtured by family. They are disciplined, enthusiastic, willing to serve and represent diverse cultures and economic backgrounds. The Columbus student acquires a knowledge of Catholic vision and values and a responsibility to self, family, community and society. The student's knowledge includes the skills of effective communication, decision making, problem-solving and conflict resolution to be used in career, leisure, service and faith.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What schools are Columbus Catholic High School often compared to?
Columbus Catholic High School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Madeleine Sophie School, Bishop Foley Catholic High School, Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Columbus Catholic High School?
The application deadline for Columbus Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Iowa is $7,056 for elementary schools and $11,227 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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