Walnut High School
- Walnut High School serves 2,675 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Walnut High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is equal to the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
- Walnut High School operates within the Walnut Valley Unified School District.
- Walnut Valley Unified School District's 97% graduation rate is higher than the California state average of 83%.
Top Placements (California)
Walnut High School is Listed among the top public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Walnut High School's student population of 2675 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 110 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,675 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 110 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Walnut High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Walnut High School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 24:1 |
| Asian | 64% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 8% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.41 |
| Graduation Rate | ≥99% | 83% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Walnut High School is Walnut Valley Unified School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Walnut Valley Unified School District's student population of 14,460 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $8,391 in this district is less than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $9,090 is less than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
| School District Name | Walnut Valley Unified School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 15 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 14,460 | 1,585 |
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| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 48% |
| District Graduation Rate | 97% | 83% |
| District Total Revenue | $123 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $133 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $8,391 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $9,090 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Walnut High School is Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation School) High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Suzanne Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Suzanne Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Walnut Suzanne Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1307 students
0.3 miles
525 Suzanne Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909)594-1657 0.3 6-8 1307 - Walnut Vejar Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 575 students
0.7 miles
20222 Vejar Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909)594-1434 0.7 K-5 575 - Walnut Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation School) High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 32 students
1.0 miles
880 S. Lemon Ave.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909)594-0776 1.0 9-12 32 - Walnut Cyrus J. Morris Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 468 students
1.2 miles
19875 E. Calle Baja
Walnut, CA 91789
(909)594-0053 1.2 K-5 468 - Walnut Walnut Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 604 students
1.3 miles
841 S. Glenwick
Walnut, CA 91789
(909)594-1820 1.3 K-5 604
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