Columbus North Principal David Clark Retires

BCSC announced on Tuesday that Columbus North High School Principal David Clark will retire. Clark concludes a 42 year career in education, including the last 23 years as principal at Columbus North.

Under his leadership, CNHS earned recognition from The College Board for having among the highest percentage of students statewide to both take and pass an AP exam, and consistently posted SAT scores more than 50 points above state and national averages. In 2023, the Indiana Department of Education presented the school its Educational Excellence Award in College Readiness and a $250,000 grant, a nomination
Clark himself co-authored.

Columbus North has accumulated 13 team IHSAA state championships, over 50 individual state championships, more than 50 final four appearances, and 18 Mental Attitude Award winners during his leadership, while the school’s theater, music, and visual arts programs have performed at the highest levels statewide.
Beyond the building, Clark was a visible voice for students across Indiana. He testified
before the Indiana House Education Committee in support of student press freedom,
arguing that student journalists deserve the opportunity to learn responsible journalism in
an environment of trust.