Walnut High School

Walnut High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
400 Pierre Rd,  Walnut, CA
Walnut Valley Unified School District
3.8
4.0
2,179 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Brandon Dade
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
32
Math Proficiency
61%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
61%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
93
Full Time Teachers
93
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
690
Verbal
660
Average ACT
32
Math
32
English
31
Reading
32
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
88.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
40.2%
State Average
17.9%
Science
20.9%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
276:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
56.1%
Hispanic
32.7%
White
4.9%
Two or more races
3.9%
Black
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#69 Best Public HS in California
#81 Best College Prep Public HS in California
#125 Best HS For Stem in California
Source: Niche

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.
University of California - Los Angeles 699 Students
University of California - Irvine 673 Students
University of California - San Diego 567 Students
University of California - Berkeley 519 Students
University of Southern California 439 Students
California State University, Fullerton 352 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 346 Students
University of California - Davis 333 Students
University of California - Riverside 322 Students
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona 314 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 242 Students
Business 240 Students
Psychology 179 Students
Nursing 144 Students
Computer Science 132 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 102 Students
Chemistry 73 Students
Economics 70 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 70 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 63 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 557 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/22/2024
Walnut high school as a school has many studious students with a lot of competitive aspects. The first thing that I can see is that there are many smart people with 4.0 GPAs but many that are failing school. The campus is safe but some of the students do not give a good atmosphere during lunch for example.
5.0 Senior
10/18/2024
For me, the best part here are the students and teachers. Pretty much everyone here is very helpful for everyone - bullying is pretty much nonexistent (as far as I'm aware) and teachers generally go above and beyond for their students. Academics are also very good - plenty of opportunities for AP classes or other rigorous courses if you choose that. I do wish that that the school had more restrooms since they are usually full during lunch/passing period, but it's not so big a deal that it ruins my day.
5.0 Senior
4/18/2024
Walnut High School really does listen to their students. I really like how asb really represents the student's interests. The worst part was not knowing anyone when I first transferred to the school but it's normal. The only thing I'd like to see changed is the quality of the food because one time I got food poisoning.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 5 Reviews
5.0 student
2/11/2021
This is my last year in high school for me but that doesn’t mean I can forget about walnut high school. Through out my years at walnut high school I have learned a lot from them and that is because of the counselors, our teachers and principal. Without them we as students wouldn’t have gone far in h...
1.0 parent
3/30/2015
Really bad school! Was a student at this school and there were a couple of good teachers but where the problem really is, is with the counselors and administration. The students need strong leadership so that they don't end up being another statistic and unfortunately this school is not there.
5.0 parent
2/3/2015
I love Walnut High School! It has a varieties of programs to offer. The students excel in their education thanks to their wonderful teachers who are very good at teaching. The staff is very caring and they do a fantastic job in keeping Walnut High School on the top rank. Walnut High is a school to h...
5.0 parent
4/17/2014
I like it. My son is in its IB program and leant a lot. It is a very rich program.

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Walnut High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Walnut, CA, in the Walnut neighborhood, and is served by the Walnut Valley Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 2,179 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 61% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% are proficient in reading. Walnut High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1340 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $1,372,216. Discover additional schools in the area, like International Polytechnic High School, Nogales High School, Santana High School, and more. Learn more about what Walnut has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Walnut High School.

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