For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,182 students in Walnut, CA. The top ranked public high schools in Walnut, CA are Walnut High School and Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walnut, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Walnut have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public high schools.
Walnut, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Walnut High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Walnut, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walnut High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 North Pierre Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1333
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1333
Grades: 9-12
| 2,138 students
Rank: #22.
Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
476 South Lemon Ave.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-0776
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-0776
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Walnut, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Destiny Community Day (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
20816 Carrey Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 468-0966
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 468-0966
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Walnut, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Walnut, CA include Walnut High School and Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation School). Walnut has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Walnut?
2 public high schools are located in Walnut.
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut?
Walnut public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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