Bishop Watterson High School

Bishop Watterson High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
99 E Cooke Rd,  Columbus, OH
3.9
3.9
947 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Deacon Chris Campbell
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
99%
Annual Tuition
$10,175
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
66
Full Time Teachers
57
Part Time Teachers
9
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
620
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
30
Reading
31
Science
28
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
86%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
59%
Male
41%
White
93.9%
Hispanic
2.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Two or more races
1.1%

School Rankings

#55 Best Catholic Schools in Ohio
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The Ohio State University 279 Students
University of Dayton 164 Students
University of Cincinnati 159 Students
Ohio University 151 Students
Miami University 145 Students
University of Kentucky 90 Students
Xavier University 69 Students
Bowling Green State University 53 Students
Loyola University Chicago 48 Students
Michigan State University 47 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 89 Students
Nursing 75 Students
Psychology 54 Students
Marketing 48 Students
Biology 42 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 39 Students
Finance 29 Students
Education 27 Students
Political Science and Government 25 Students
Engineering 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 117 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/5/2025
It's easy to find something to get involved in, and the teachers were very supportive of my academic success.
5.0 Alum
3/29/2024
I'm both an alum and a parent and I felt the need to make a review because I saw a previous post about there not being much of a music program. That is absolutely not the case. The music teachers are all top notch and the band programs are amazing and award winning. In fact, the marching band was actually one of the key differentiators that helped my child make the decision to go to Watterson over another Catholic Prep school in the area. So, if a strong music and band program that pushes students for excellence is important to you, Watterson is the right choice.
5.0 Senior
2/3/2024
Overall experience was very good. Subjects taken were of excellent content. My teachers were knowledgeable and always available for extra help. I was a cheerleader and sports were always a major emphasis. Maybe too much so. A lot ofinvolvement with fundraising and volunteering. My four years were very enriching. My being a school ambassador was very rewarding. My overall high school experience at Watterson was outstanding.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 11 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/24/2025
Bishop Watterson is in need of a complete overhaul in Administration. Diversity should be a priority of all educational institutions. All rights of human decency should be respected and acknowledged. Take a look at the demographics and you will see this statement could not be more true. Minority stu...
5.0 other
8/28/2024
My two grandchildren graduated from Watterson during the past 3 years & I am very pleased with the education they received. One is now a 4.0 GPA senior in college (pre-med), and the other is now taking a gap year before starting college next fall. They were both hardworkers - because that is what is...
1.0 student
10/27/2023
In my humble opinion I think that Bishop Watterson is on a severe decline. This school is not a prestigious or good school rather the students are just smart. The education is mid-low tier and you could get it at any other public school for free. The school prevents students from accessing youtube a...
5.0 parent
10/2/2023
My daughter loves BWHS. After leaving a high ranking suburban district in MS for private HS, she could not be happier with her decision. Academic requirements have have gone up steeply from public school, but so have teacher supports. Students are held to a much higher behavioral standard and show m...

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Bishop Watterson High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 99 E Cooke Rd in Columbus, OH. Annual tuition is $10,175. The school has a total enrollment of 947 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Bishop Watterson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $457,738. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tree Of Life Christian School Northridge Campus, St. Francis DeSales High School, Whetstone High School, and more. Learn more about what Columbus has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bishop Watterson High School.

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