Walnut Ridge High School

Walnut Ridge High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4841 E Livingston Ave,  Columbus, OH
Columbus City School District
3.6
4.5
686 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Carl Chamberlain
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
800
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.15
Graduation Rate
72%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.15
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
800
Math
380
Verbal
420
Average ACT
18
Math
17
English
18
Reading
19
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
245:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
Black
65.2%
Hispanic
21.3%
White
6.3%
Two or more races
5.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

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 85 Students
Ohio University 51 Students
Columbus State Community College 47 Students
The University of Akron 45 Students
University of Cincinnati 39 Students
Wright State University 31 Students
Bowling Green State University 28 Students
Cleveland State University 27 Students
Central State University 24 Students
Miami University 23 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 29 Students
Nursing 26 Students
Small Business Management 14 Students
Pre-Law Studies 13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students
Psychology 10 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 10 Students
Computer Science 8 Students
Biology 7 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 73 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/7/2025
Overall it is a good experience, it was difficult to get used to at first since i was coming from a different school but i ultimately found it like it.
3.0 Senior
8/3/2023
My overall experience at Walnut Ridge is that people will try and count you out, but you have to get up and tell yourself that it doesn't matter what they think. You'll make a good friends that'll be in your life forever and build bonds with faculty that'll be writing you a recommendation without asking.
2.0 Junior
1/26/2021
Academically not the best and lots of drug use. Overall would not recommend attending unless it's a last resort.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 2 Reviews
4.0 parent
2/5/2015
My daughter attended Walnut Ridge High School her freshman and sophomore year. I was very pleased with the teachers and office staff. If you look on the columbus city schools website Walnut Ridge has a video that speaks a great amount of truth.
5.0 student
6/23/2013
I am now a sophomore at Walnut Ridge, and was actually supposed to be enrolled at Bishop Hartley. Coming to find out, Walnut Ridge has definitely changed the perception and has embedded a coat of excellence. The school is what any student could ask for in a great high school experience. The teachers...

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Walnut Ridge High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Columbus, OH and is served by the Columbus City School District in Ohio. The school has a total enrollment of 686 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Walnut Ridge High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.15, the graduation rate is 72%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 800 and an ACT score of 18. The average home value in this area is $206,814. Discover additional schools in the area, like Independence High School, Whitehall-Yearling High School, Lincoln High School, and more. Learn more about what Columbus has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Walnut Ridge High School.

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