Big Walnut High School is a public high school located in Sunbury, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Big Walnut School District. The first Big Walnut High School to open was in August 1951 at 105 Baughman Street.
Serving 1,299 students in grades 9-12, Big Walnut High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,299 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 86% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Walnut High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Big Walnut High School's student population of 1,299 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,299 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Year Founded
1950
Colors
Red, Gold, Scarlet
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring and Guiding each student to his or her maximum potential.
School Rankings
Big Walnut High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Walnut High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#670 out of 3181 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
88%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Walnut High School's ranking?
Big Walnut High School is ranked #670 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Big Walnut High School often compared to?
Big Walnut High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buckeye Valley Local High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Big Walnut High School?
The graduation rate of Big Walnut High School is 93%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Big Walnut High School?
1,299 students attend Big Walnut High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Big Walnut High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Big Walnut High School?
Big Walnut High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Big Walnut High School offer ?
Big Walnut High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Big Walnut High School part of?
Big Walnut High School is part of Big Walnut Local School District.
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