Canal Winchester High School

Canal Winchester High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
300 Washington St,  Canal Winchester, OH
Canal Winchester Local School District
3.8
2.5
1,188 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kirk Henderson
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
65%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
600
Verbal
600
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
24
Reading
25
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
52.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
259:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.1%
Female
45.9%
White
57.5%
Black
27.2%
Two or more races
6.6%
Hispanic
4.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The Ohio State University 357 Students
Ohio University 306 Students
University of Cincinnati 192 Students
Miami University 133 Students
Columbus State Community College 107 Students
Capital University 100 Students
University of Kentucky 74 Students
Bowling Green State University 74 Students
Kent State University 68 Students
The University of Akron 68 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 94 Students
Business 83 Students
Psychology 67 Students
Biology 52 Students
Computer Science 39 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students
Marketing 26 Students
Physical Therapy 24 Students
Criminology 23 Students
Education 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 228 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/31/2024
Canal Winchester High school is overall a good high school to attend. The teachers are amazing, the students are friendly and overall the staff members are great
4.0 Junior
1/23/2024
Overall it's been a great school. I just wish that since it has a more presence of black students it would do more with black history month for the whole district.
5.0 Senior
7/22/2023
Canal Winchester supplies many opportunities for students, such as AP and CCP classes, along with many sports and art related activities. CWHS is better than many other schools in the area.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 6 Reviews
5.0 other
7/25/2024
Canal Winchester High School stands out as a premier educational institution dedicated to fostering academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. The highly qualified and passionate faculty go above and beyond to provide personalized instruction, ensuring that each student reaches...
1.0 other
10/15/2021
This school was very unsatisfactory for me. I felt like one of the few students who wanted to learn. Many of my classmates didn’t want to be there and would joke around too much in class. I felt ostracized since I was the new kid in town. Teachers preferred the cool kids and the cliques.
2.0 student
1/30/2020
Administration is horrible, teachers are good. I would rate a 5/10
5.0 parent
4/27/2017
Prior comments regarding cliques are interesting. Cliques exist in every school system. Canal is no different than any other suburban school in that regard. Having experience with multiple children going through the school system, I found the teachers to be great. The gifted program is excellent. I...

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Canal Winchester High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Canal Winchester, OH, in the Canal Winchester neighborhood, and is served by the Canal Winchester Local School District in Ohio. The school has a total enrollment of 1,188 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 65% are proficient in reading. Canal Winchester High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $383,064. Discover additional schools in the area, like Canal Winchester Virtual Learning Academy, Harvest Preparatory School, Madison Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Canal Winchester has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Canal Winchester High School.

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