Columbia High School

What Columbia High School does

Columbia High School is a public high school operated by Nampa School District #131, serving grades 9-12 at a 53-acre campus at 301 S Happy Valley Rd in Nampa, Idaho. Founded in 2006 as the newest of the district's three traditional high schools, it enrolled 1,084 students in Spring 2025 across a diverse demographic (51% White, 42.9% Hispanic/Latino, 43% low-income, 13% English learners, 12% students with disabilities). The school delivers a comprehensive academic program anchored by a Cognia-certified STEM Academy (designated April 2022), 25+ CTE pathways through the district's iCAT center, AP coursework including AP Capstone, and concurrent dual-enrollment partnerships with Boise State University, College of Southern Idaho, College of Western Idaho, and Northwest Nazarene University. Students access Idaho's $4,625 per-student Advanced Opportunities allocation for overload courses, dual credits, and approved exams (AP, IB, CLEP).

The school's technology stack is a standard district-deployed suite rather than a proprietary platform: PowerSchool for the student information system, ParentSquare for communications, Final Forms for registration, Gradient Learning on Canvas for the LMS, Parchment for transcripts, ClassChoice for course requests, Hudl for athletic livestreaming, and My Lunch Box for meal payments. Athletics (football, basketball, soccer, wrestling, track, tennis, golf, baseball, softball, dance, cheerleading) and activities (FFA, National Honor Society, Band, Choir, Orchestra, Theatre, Robotics, Speech & Debate) round out the student experience, with graduation ceremonies held at the Ford Idaho Center. Communications flow through the school website (columbiahigh.nsd131.org), ParentSquare, Instagram (@columbiastemacademy), and community events such as the FFA Greenhouse Sales.

The business model is that of a publicly funded educational institution rather than a commercial enterprise. Operating revenue flows through Nampa School District and state educational budgets, with the only direct user-facing revenue disclosed being meal program sales (standard lunch $3.60, reduced $0.40; standard breakfast $2.35, reduced $0.30). Auxiliary fees include the Drivers Ed course at $275 (with $50 student cash co-pay when Fast Forward funds are used) and graduation supplies via Herff Jones. The school has no private investors, no venture backing, and no parent-company equity structure; it is governed by the Nampa School District Board of Trustees and funded as a government educational entity.

Name

Columbia High School

Legal name

Columbia High School

Website

https://columbiahigh.nsd131.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Columbia High School is a public grades 9-12 high school within Nampa School District #131 in Nampa, Idaho, serving 1,084 students with a Cognia-certified STEM Academy, dual-enrollment partnerships with four universities, and 25+ CTE pathways.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• STEM academy programs
• Dual enrollment courses
• Career and technical education
• College preparation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Meal Program Revenue: School nutrition services generate revenue through breakfast and lunch sales. Students may qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on household income. Meal prices are set at $3.60 for lunch and $2.35 for breakfast, with reduced rates available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Columbia High School is a public secondary school delivering grades 9-12 instruction, college and career preparation, and a broad athletics and activities program to approximately 1,084 students. Its differentiated offerings include a Cognia-certified STEM Academy, dual enrollment with four regional colleges/universities, 25+ CTE pathway programs, AP Capstone coursework, and a College & Career Center, all delivered on a 53-acre campus with modern academic, athletic, and performing arts facilities.

Product overview

Columbia High School is a traditional public high school operating as the primary educational product within Nampa School District. The school offers a comprehensive educational platform consisting of the core academic program, the STEM Academy (a Cognia-certified specialized program), Advanced Opportunities (state-funded dual credit and exam program), and the College & Career Center. These components integrate with district systems including PowerSchool for student information, ParentSquare for communications, Final Forms for registration, and Parchment for transcripts. Students access dual enrollment through partnerships with Boise State University, College of Western Idaho, College of Southern Idaho, and Northwest Nazarene University, while Driver's Education is delivered through Phillips Driving School. Athletic programs utilize Hudl for livestreaming, and academic content is delivered via Gradient Learning (Canvas LMS).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Columbia High School (Grades 9-12 Education) Traditional public high school serving grades 9-12 in Nampa School District, providing academic instruction, extracurricular activities, athletics, and college and career preparation programs to approximately 1,084 students on a 53-acre campus.
• STEM Academy Specialized STEM program offering project-based learning with cohort classes focused on science, technology, engineering, and math. Students engage in cross-curricular projects solving real-world problems. Program received Cognia STEM designation in April 2022.
• Advanced Opportunities Program Idaho state-funded program providing $4,625 allocation per student for grades 7-12 to use for overload courses, dual credits, and approved exams including AP, IB, CLEP, and college entrance examinations, managed through the Idaho Advanced Opportunities Portal.
• College & Career Center Resource center assisting students with college and career exploration, transcript requests, college applications, financial aid, military connections, dual credit accounts, scholarships, trades, apprenticeships, and job searches.
• Dual Enrollment & AP Courses Concurrent credit program partnering with Boise State University, College of Western Idaho, College of Southern Idaho, and Northwest Nazarene University for dual credit courses. Also offers AP classes including AP Literature, AP Language, AP US History, AP US Government, AP Statistics, AP World History, AP Seminar, AP Calculus, and AP Studio Art.
• Driver's Education Course One-credit Driver's Ed course offered through partnership with Phillips Driving School, funded through Fast Forward (Advanced Opportunities) with students paying $50 in cash; full price $275. Includes 30+ hours of classroom time and 6 hours of driving instruction.
• Athletics & Activities Program Comprehensive athletic program including football, cross country, soccer, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, track, tennis, golf, baseball, softball, dance, and cheerleading, plus activities such as National Honor Society, FFA, Band, Choir, Orchestra, Theatre, Robotics, and Speech & Debate. Athletic events are livestreamed via Hudl.

Quantifiable outcome

• 506 dual credit courses taken by students
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Boise State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing students to earn college credit through AP Language, AP Literature, and AP Seminar courses taught at Columbia High School. Students earn both high school and college credit simultaneously through this concurrent credit program.
• College of Southern IdahocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership offering Advanced Animal Science and Large Animal Science/Equine Science courses. Students earn college credit through CSI while fulfilling high school science requirements.
• College of Western IdahocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtensive dual enrollment partnership offering multiple college-level courses including AP Calculus AB, Anatomy and Physiology, Digital Electronics, AP US History, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Psychology, AP US Government, and more. One of the primary dual credit partners with numerous course offerings.
• Northwest Nazarene UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership providing Spanish language courses (Elementary and Intermediate Spanish), Fundamentals of Engineering, Photography, College Algebra & Trigonometry, and Competitive Speech & Debate courses for concurrent college credit.
• Phillips Driving SchoolminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesignated driving education provider for Nampa School District. Students must register through Phillips Driving School to qualify for the one-credit Drivers Ed course and Fast Forward funding. Provides 30+ hours of classroom time and 6 hours of driving instruction.
• iCAT Career and TechnicalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict-wide Career and Technical Education center offering pathways in Agriculture, Business, Health Professions, Trades, Technology, and more. Columbia High School students access CTE programs through iCAT.
• Nampa School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent district organization providing administrative support, technology platforms (PowerSchool, ParentSquare, Final Forms), transportation, nutrition services, special programs, and district-wide curriculum alignment for Columbia High School.
• Herff JonesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGraduation supplies provider for cap and gown ordering, class rings, and announcement cards. Students order graduation essentials through Herff Jones portal.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Rocky Mountain High School: High school in Meridian (West Ada School District) with comparable grade span and similar Treasure Valley student demographics. Relevant peer for evaluating dual enrollment partnerships, CTE programming, and open enrollment dynamics.
• Timberline High School: Boise School District high school with comprehensive AP and dual credit offerings. Comparable in STEM/college readiness programming and serves similar Treasure Valley student population for open enrollment competition.
• Eagle High School: Larger high school in neighboring West Ada School District, comparable in grade span and serving a similar Treasure Valley demographic. Provides regional benchmark for AP/dual credit scale, athletics, and STEM programming.
• Boise High School: Historic high school in Boise School District, comparable in scale and comprehensive program offerings (AP, dual credit, athletics, CTE). Regional benchmark for college readiness programming and outcomes.
• Mountain View High School: Meridian high school (West Ada School District) comparable in size and program breadth. Provides regional benchmark for Idaho Advanced Opportunities utilization, AP course catalog, and athletic/activity programming.

Direct peers

• iCAT Career and Technical: District-wide CTE center serving all Nampa high schools, including Columbia. A peer for evaluating CTE pathway offerings and dual credit technical education, though structurally distinct as a specialized center rather than a comprehensive high school.
• Nampa High School: Sibling high school within Nampa School District #131 sharing the same funding mechanisms, district-level technology platforms, and local student population. Most direct comparable for benchmarking enrollment trends, programmatic offerings, and open enrollment dynamics.
• Skyview High School: Third high school in Nampa School District #131, competing directly for the same Nampa-area students. Comparable in grade span (9-12), district funding, and access to Advanced Opportunities, making it the closest peer for enrollment and program comparison.

Emerging players

• Patriot STEM Academy: Alternative STEM-focused program within Nampa School District that directly competes with Columbia's Cognia-certified STEM Academy. Operates as a smaller specialized program targeting families seeking project-based STEM curricula.
• Nampa Online Virtual Academy (NOVA): K-12 virtual academy within Nampa School District offering an alternative delivery model. Represents a non-traditional competitor that could capture students seeking flexibility, potentially eroding Columbia's traditional campus enrollment base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/columbiawildcat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/columbia-high-school-51

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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