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Columbus Catholic Middle & High School

Diocesan school · Grades 6–12

Marshfield, WI

710 S Columbus Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • B+College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic schools in Wisconsin
  • Growing: enrollment up 16% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Marshfield since at least 2011

In Marshfield, Wisconsin, Columbus Catholic Middle & High School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 279 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 75% of Catholic schools in Wisconsin. Enrollment is up about 16% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of La Crosse. The school reports that about 63% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 178 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 6–12
Students
279
Teachers
30.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 153 girls, 126 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
178 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 63% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic schools in Wisconsin (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 79% of Catholic schools in Wisconsin.
    • Compared with 24 Catholic schools in Wisconsin.

    Students by survey year

    241’11–12242’13–14227’15–16222’17–18241’19–20267’21–22279’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    639
    741
    851
    939
    1039
    1130
    1240

    Student body

    White90%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Black3%
    Two or more races3%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Wisconsin

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Columbus Catholic Middle & High School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Columbus Catholic Middle & High School

    What grades does Columbus Catholic Middle & High School serve?

    Columbus Catholic Middle & High School serves grades 6–12.

    How many students attend Columbus Catholic Middle & High School?

    About 279 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Columbus Catholic Middle & High School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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