Bishop Watterson High School

Bishop Watterson High School educates with a focus on faith as well as academic success.

Bishop Watterson High School incorporates prayer, service, and study into their curriculum.

Bishop Watterson High School, opened its doors in the fall of 1954.

Bishop Watterson High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12

99 E Cooke Rd, Columbus, OH

Clintonville Neighborhood

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

Academics

B-

Teachers

A-

College Prep

A-

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

Sports

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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 55.8%	Male 44.2%
White 86.9%	Hispanic 4.4%
Two or more races 2.9%	Black 2.7%
Asian 2.5%	Native American <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

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.

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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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List Price Range

$248K - $984K

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Average Home Value

$457,358

Median Lot Size

6,534 Sq Ft

% Renters

39%

Average Household Income

$119,424

% of College Grads

64.9%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,573 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

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Ohio Franklin County Columbus 43214 Clintonville

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 $457,358. 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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