Big Walnut High School

Big Walnut High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
713 N Miller Dr,  Sunbury, OH
Sunbury Neighborhood
Big Walnut Local School District
3.7
3.0
1,226 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
85%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
640
Verbal
660
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
25
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
53.9%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
3
Equity
9
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
387:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
White
88.9%
Hispanic
3.8%
Two or more races
3.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Black
1.9%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 263 Students
Ohio University 187 Students
University of Cincinnati 144 Students
Miami University 119 Students
Otterbein University 108 Students
Bowling Green State University 104 Students
Columbus State Community College 70 Students
Kent State University 68 Students
University of Dayton 51 Students
Ohio Northern University 47 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 81 Students
Nursing 73 Students
Biology 60 Students
Psychology 56 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 30 Students
Marketing 30 Students
Criminology 26 Students
Engineering 25 Students
Education 23 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 177 Reviews
3.0 Senior
5/2/2024
Big Walnut High School has definitely shaped me into who I am today. I would definitely say that things have significantly changed my senior year, regarding the administration Yet we still are safe and have the safe amazing teachers and opportunities as before. The only thing that I would wish be changed a little bit is the lack of respect. Meaning, the administration treat everyone as children. Even though a lot of us our 17 and 18 we get treated as though we are 8 which doesn't quite prepare us for the future where we are on our own.
4.0 Sophomore
2/2/2024
At Big Walnut the teachers are great and very understanding. There is a very diverse range of classes, it is very nice to be able to explore different areas of learning. One of the bad parts of Big Walnut is the administration because they are very strict, which normally wouldn't be a bad thing, but they are banning flags because of their homophobic beliefs. The flag banning isn't the only thing, but they're d too much to cover in this one page.
3.0 Senior
10/26/2022
I like Big Walnut High School because of the community surrounding the school. The people who live in Sunbury are super supportive of school events and extracurriculars. As an athlete on the lacrosse team, I would like to see changes in access to the new turf field. If athletes want to put in extra practice toward their sport, they need facilities to practice in/on.
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3.0 2 Reviews
1.0 other
8/14/2019
Horrible. The administration is a disgrace and full of selfish individuals who only care about a paycheck.
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5.0 parent
7/2/2014
I love Big Walnut High School. We are a military family and have moved all over the place, but have found BWHS to be one of the best schools we've encountered. The teachers and the staff are top notch. Also, the way the school is run allows me peace of mind for my child's safety. I know she's receiv...
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