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{{Short description|Public high school in Columbia, South Carolina, United States}}
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| name = Columbia High School
| name = Columbia High School
| motto =
| motto =
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| streetaddress = 1701 Westchester Drive
| streetaddress = 1701 Westchester Drive
| city = [[Columbia, South Carolina|Columbia]]
| city = [[Columbia, South Carolina]]
| state = [[South Carolina]]
| country = United States
| country = United States
| zipcode = 29210
| zipcode = 29210
| type = [[College Preparatory School|College Prep]]
| type = [[College Preparatory School|College Prep]] [[state school#United States|public school]]
| grades = [[Education in the United States#School grades|9–12]]
| affiliation = [[state school|Public]]
| grades = [[Ninth grade|9]]-[[Twelfth grade|12]]
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| founded = {{start date and age|1884|p=1}}<ref name="founded">{{cite web|url=http://columbia.richlandone.org/site_res_view_template.aspx?id=06d28438-52ab-4d16-b11b-a9618357bb8c|title=History|accessdate=November 10, 2013}}</ref>
| principal = Shenequa Coles
| principal = Robert Craig Washington
| ratio = 13.57<ref name=NCES/>
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| enrollment = 729 (2015-16)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=4503360&ID=450336000949|title=Columbia High|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=November 4, 2018}}</ref>
| staff = 49.00 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
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| colors = Maroon and gold {{color box|Maroon}} {{color box|Gold}}
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| enrollment = 665 (2022–2023)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=4503360&ID=450336000949|title=Columbia High|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=November 2, 2024}}</ref>
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| mascot = Capital
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| colors = Maroon and gold <br> {{color box|Maroon|border=silver}}{{color box|Gold|border=silver}}
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| website = http://columbia.richlandone.org/
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| mascot = [[Capital city|Capital]]
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| website = {{URL|https://www.richlandone.org/Domain/46}}
| district = [[Richland County School District One]]
| district = [[Richland County School District One]]
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'''Columbia High School''' a public high school in the St. Andrews area of [[Columbia, South Carolina]], United States, which was built in 1975. Columbia High School was originally housed in the former Columbia Female Academy (established 1816) at 1323 Washington Street at the corner with Marion Street. This building was leased to the Richland County Commissioners of Schools in 1884. The school became Columbia's first public high school in 1895 as the Washington Street School. The original Columbia High School building was constructed in 1915 on that site.
'''Columbia High School''' a public high school in the St. Andrews area of [[Columbia, South Carolina]], United States. Columbia High School was originally housed in the former Columbia Female Academy (established 1816) at 1323 Washington Street at the corner with Marion Street. This building was leased to the Richland County Commissioners of Schools in 1884. The school became Columbia's first public high school in 1895 as the Washington Street School. The original Columbia High School building was constructed in 1915 on that site. The current building was constructed in 1975.


==Activities==
==Activities==


===Athletics===
===Athletics===
Columbia High fields teams in the following sports:
Columbia High fields teams in the following sports:{{citations needed|date=December 2021}}
*Football
*Football
*Volleyball
*Volleyball
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*Soccer
*Soccer
*Basketball
*Basketball
*Bowling
*Softball
*Softball
*Baseball
*Baseball
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*Cheerleading
*Cheerleading
*Color guard
*Color guard

===Clubs===
*Art Club
*Chess Club
*Debate
*Drama
*Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
*Math Team
*[[Beta Club]]
*[[FBLA-PBL|FBLA]]
*Future Homemakers of America (FHA)
*[[Key Club]]
*Marching, Concert, and Jazz Bands
*[[National Honor Society]] (NHS)
*Students in Action for Education (SAE)
*Varsity Quiz Bowl
*Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA)


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
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*[[Weston Adams (diplomat)|Weston Adams]] - former United States Ambassador, managing partner of the Weston Adams Law Firm and film producer.
*[[Weston Adams (diplomat)|Weston Adams]] &ndash; former [[United States Ambassador]], managing partner of the Weston Adams Law Firm and film producer.
*[[Kimberly Clarice Aiken]]- former Miss America (1994)
*[[Joseph Bernardin]] - former Cardinal for the Catholic Church
*[[Kimberly Clarice Aiken]] &ndash; former [[Miss America]] (1994)
*[[Joseph Bernardin]] &ndash; former [[Cardinal (Catholic Church)|Cardinal]] for the [[Catholic Church]]
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*[[Bob Bowman (coach)|Bob Bowman]] - swimming coach, who is best known as the coach of [[Michael Phelps]]
*[[DeAndrea G. Benjamin]] &ndash; lawyer<ref name="JudicialBio">{{Cite web |title=Judge DeAndrea G. Benjamin |url=https://www.sccourts.org/circuitCourt/displaycirjudge.cfm?judgeid=2161 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107190939/https://www.sccourts.org/circuitCourt/displaycirjudge.cfm?judgeid=2161 |archive-date=November 7, 2021 |access-date=August 9, 2022}}</ref>
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*[[Randy Brooks (actor)|Randy Brooks]] - actor
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*[[Bob Bowman (coach)|Bob Bowman]] &ndash; swimming coach, who is best known as the coach of [[Michael Phelps]]
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*[[Kirkman Finlay Jr.]] - former Mayor of Columbia, South Carolina
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*[[Randy Brooks (actor)|Randy Brooks]] &ndash; actor
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*[[Angelo King]]- former NFL linebacker
*[[J. Michelle Childs]] &ndash; lawyer and jurist
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*[[Craig Melvin]] - Journalist
*[[The Fabulous Moolah|Mary Lillian Ellison]] - former professional wrestler known by her ring name "The Fabulous Moolah"
*[[The Fabulous Moolah|Mary Lillian Ellison]] &ndash; former professional wrestler known by her ring name "The Fabulous Moolah"
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*[[Kirkman Finlay Jr.]] &ndash; former Mayor of [[Columbia, South Carolina]]
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*[[William Price Fox]] - American novelist
*[[T. Patton Adams]] &ndash; former Mayor of Columbia, South Carolina
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*[[William Price Fox]] &ndash; American novelist
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*[[Angelo King]] &ndash; former [[National Football League]] (NFL) [[linebacker]]
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*[[Craig Melvin]] &ndash; journalist
*[[Irene Krugman Rudnick]], lawyer, educator, and state legislator


==References==
==References==
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==Bibliography==
==Bibliography==
*Maxey, Russell ''The Columbia High School Story'', Palmetto Publishing Company, Columbia, SC, 1984. {{ISBN|0-9613853-0-8}}
*Maxey, Russell ''The Columbia High School Story'', Palmetto Publishing Company, Columbia, SC, 1984. {{ISBN|0-9613853-0-8}}

[[Category:Schools in Columbia, South Carolina]]
[[Category:Schools in Columbia, South Carolina]]
[[Category:Public high schools in South Carolina]]
[[Category:Public high schools in South Carolina]]
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Latest revision as of 14:09, 8 December 2024

Columbia High School
Address
Map
1701 Westchester Drive

Columbia, South Carolina
29210

United States
Coordinates34°3′0″N 81°5′30″W / 34.05000°N 81.09167°W / 34.05000; -81.09167
Information
TypeCollege Prep public school
Founded1884 (140 years ago) (1884)[1]
School districtRichland County School District One
PrincipalRobert Craig Washington
Staff49.00 (FTE)[2]
Grades9–12
Enrollment665 (2022–2023)[2]
Student to teacher ratio13.57[2]
Color(s)Maroon and gold
  
MascotCapital
Websitewww.richlandone.org/Domain/46

Columbia High School a public high school in the St. Andrews area of Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Columbia High School was originally housed in the former Columbia Female Academy (established 1816) at 1323 Washington Street at the corner with Marion Street. This building was leased to the Richland County Commissioners of Schools in 1884. The school became Columbia's first public high school in 1895 as the Washington Street School. The original Columbia High School building was constructed in 1915 on that site. The current building was constructed in 1975.

Activities

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Athletics

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Columbia High fields teams in the following sports:

  • Football
  • Volleyball
  • Tennis
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Softball
  • Baseball
  • Track & field
  • Wrestling
  • Cross country
  • Cheerleading
  • Color guard

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "History". Retrieved November 10, 2013.
  2. ^ a b c "Columbia High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
  3. ^ "Judge DeAndrea G. Benjamin". Archived from the original on November 7, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
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Bibliography

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  • Maxey, Russell The Columbia High School Story, Palmetto Publishing Company, Columbia, SC, 1984. ISBN 0-9613853-0-8
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