CHS GRADUATION RATE DIPS TO THREE-YEAR LOW

Columbia High School's graduation rate has been on a slight decline for the past three years, according to data released last week from the state Department of Education.

While the state average increased from 89.7% in 2015 to 90.1% in 2016, CHS rates continued to dip.

The state report indicated the 2016 cohort graduation rate for Columbia High School was 88.84%. That is down from 90.78% in 2015, 92.95% in 2014 and 89.58% in 2013.

See the full report HERE.