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
1350
Average ACT Score
32
Math Proficiency
61%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
98%
Annual Tuition
$0

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
1350
Math
690
Verbal
660
Average ACT
32
Math
32
English
32
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

#95 Best Public HS in California
#113 Best College Prep Public HS in California
#150 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 698 Students
University of California - Irvine 664 Students
University of California - San Diego 566 Students
University of California - Berkeley 515 Students
University of Southern California 429 Students
California State University, Fullerton 348 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 344 Students
University of California - Davis 324 Students
University of California - Riverside 314 Students
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona 307 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 239 Students
Biology 236 Students
Psychology 182 Students
Nursing 140 Students
Computer Science 127 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 98 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 75 Students
Chemistry 73 Students
Economics 68 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 64 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 560 Reviews
5.0 Alum
7/1/2025
Walnut High School is a very good school academically. It has a very academic-centered air, as the students are very adamant about their grades. Although this can be seen as a good thing since this would encourage most students to try their hardest, there would still be some students that put down others due to their low grades. However, in the past few years, I believe this culture is starting to die down but the overall grades of students are still excellent.
5.0 Senior
12/20/2024
My experience at the school has been overall pleasant. The school offers a rigorous academic environment that has thoroughly prepared me for college. The teachers are supportive, and the diverse range of clubs has provided me with opportunities for growth and exploration. I'm grateful for the foundation this school has given me as I prepare for the next chapter of my education.
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.
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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 1350 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $1,363,178. 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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