Columbia High School
469 SE Fighting Tiger Dr., Lake City, FL 32025 · (386) 755-8080
Data: Florida Board of Nursing approved list (August 2026); Florida Board of Nursing, CNA first-time pass rate by program, 1/1/2025-12/31/2025
- First-time pass rate
- 86.05%43 testers · 2025
- Vs statewide
- −3.0points vs 89.08%
- Florida rank
- #99of 130 programs
- Since 2024
- +7.1points vs 78.95% (19 testers)
How Columbia High School graduates do on the CNA exam
86.05% of 43 first-time test-takers from Columbia High School passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 3.0 points below Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%. It puts the program #99 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers.
In 2024, 78.95% of 19 first-time testers passed, so the rate rose 7.1 points year over year. Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
With 43 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 2.3 points. The figure combines the skills test and the written exam.
How Columbia High School stacks up
- Half of the 130 ranked Florida programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 92.1% in 2025. At 86.05%, Columbia High School is in the bottom quarter.
- 79 of the 130 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 43 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 27, so this is one of the larger programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 2 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 2 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Baker County High School in Glen Saint Mary (100.0%, about 22 mi away).
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the Florida Board of Nursing, CNA first-time pass rate by program, 1/1/2025-12/31/2025. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Florida Board of Nursing, program 1060 |
| Status | Approved (list dated August 2026) |
| Address | 469 SE Fighting Tiger Dr., Lake City, FL 32025 Columbia County |
| Phone | (386) 755-8080 |
| CNA median pay, Florida | $37,510 a year ($18.03/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near Lake City
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Gateway College (Fgc) | Lake City | same ZIP | — |
| Union County High School | Lake Butler | 11 mi | 100.0% |
| Baker County High School | Glen Saint Mary | 22 mi | 100.0% |
| Academy Of Health Professions | Gainesville | 29 mi | — |
| North Florida College - Advent Christian Village | Live Oak | 29 mi | 85.7% |
| Riveroak Technical College | Live Oak | 29 mi | 95.0% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Columbia High School's CNA exam pass rate?
86.05% of 43 first-time test-takers from Columbia High School passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 3.0 points below Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%, and #99 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Columbia High School a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Florida Board of Nursing, August 2026) as program 1060. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Florida CNA exam.
Is Columbia High School's pass rate going up or down?
Up: 86.05% of 43 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 78.95% of 19 in 2024 (+7.1 points). Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
How many hours of training does Florida require?
120 hours: at least 80 classroom and 40 clinical (20 or more in a nursing home), with 16 hours before any resident contact (Fla. Admin. Code 64B9-15.006). The exam is run by Prometric.
How does Columbia High School compare with CNA programs nearby?
2 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 2 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Baker County High School in Glen Saint Mary (100.0%, about 22 mi away).
What other approved CNA programs are near Lake City?
The closest are Florida Gateway College (Fgc) in Lake City (about 1 mi), Union County High School in Lake Butler (about 11 mi, 100% pass rate), Baker County High School in Glen Saint Mary (about 22 mi, 100% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.