Big Walnut High School

Big Walnut High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
713 N Miller Dr,  Sunbury, OH
Big Walnut Local School District
3.7
3.0
1,320 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
85%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
630
Verbal
650
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
25
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
53.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
387:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
White
87.5%
Hispanic
5.8%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian
1.9%
Black
1.7%

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 280 Students
Ohio University 192 Students
University of Cincinnati 154 Students
Miami University 122 Students
Otterbein University 107 Students
Bowling Green State University 104 Students
Kent State University 71 Students
Columbus State Community College 71 Students
University of Dayton 55 Students
Ohio Northern University 47 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 90 Students
Nursing 80 Students
Biology 63 Students
Psychology 62 Students
Marketing 34 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 30 Students
Criminology 26 Students
Finance 25 Students
Engineering 24 Students
Education 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 181 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/28/2025
I moved to Big Walnut my Junior year and wouldn't change that for anything. The faculty, staff, and students were extremely welcoming and made the move very easy. Wouldn't want to go to any other high school.
4.0 Alum
12/15/2024
Overall Big walnut was a very positive experience throughout high school. Teachers are particularly attentive and often it is very apparent that they care about their students and want to make meaningful connections with them. There is a great sense of community as well within the school and school district as a whole. The sports are a big deal and most students find themselves attending sporting events often throughout high school. The new building is very nice and contains great accommodations for students.
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.
GreatSchools Reviews
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.
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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Big Walnut High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Sunbury, OH, in the Sunbury neighborhood, and is served by the Big Walnut Local School District in Ohio. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,320 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 85% are proficient in reading. Big Walnut High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $466,944. Discover additional schools in the area, like Genoa Christian Academy, Big Walnut Middle School, Big Walnut Intermediate School, and more. Learn more about what Sunbury has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Big Walnut High School.

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