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
3.62
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
3.62
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

#54 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 278 Students
University of Dayton 161 Students
University of Cincinnati 157 Students
Ohio University 151 Students
Miami University 144 Students
University of Kentucky 96 Students
Xavier University 67 Students
Bowling Green State University 53 Students
Michigan State University 50 Students
Loyola University Chicago 48 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 87 Students
Nursing 76 Students
Psychology 54 Students
Marketing 48 Students
Biology 44 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students
Finance 30 Students
Education 28 Students
Political Science and Government 25 Students
Engineering 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 118 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
5/15/2024
I think it is a great school for those looking to go into science or math career's and have classes to challenge yourself available. Watterson is very sport oriented when it comes to extra curriculars. There is a bit of a click culture though, so if that is something that does not interest you it will be a bit more difficult socially. I hope that there can be more opportunities for the art department to get more involved to help students that want to continue in that area. It would also be a good change if the clubs met up more, as from what I can see they meet up every few months at most it seems.
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.
5.0 Alum
10/23/2023
Bishop Watterson was a very good influence in my life. Just like the university that I go to now, watterson developed a strong sense of community in me and inspired mebti chase my dreams. They did a great job in preparing me for college and helped me get to where I am today.
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 3.62, 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 $458,071. 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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