Walnut High School
Walnut High School serves 2,527 students in grades 9-12.
Walnut High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Placements
Walnut High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Walnut High School's student population of 2,527 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,527 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 111 teachers |
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School Comparison
Walnut High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Walnut High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #531 out of 9602 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 63% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 7% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 98% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Walnut Valley Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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) (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Suzanne Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Walnut Suzanne Middle School Math: 65% | Reading: 72%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 1,286 student10
0.3 miles
525 Suzanne Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1657 0.3 6-8 1,286 - Walnut Vejar Elementary School Math: 79% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 573 students10
0.7 miles
20222 Vejar Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1434 0.7 K-5 573 - Walnut Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation School) Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 27 students10
1.0 miles
880 S. Lemon Ave.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-0776 1 9-12 27 - Walnut Cyrus J. Morris Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 500 students10
1.2 miles
19875 E. Calle Baja
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-0053 1.2 K-5 500 - Walnut Walnut Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 686 students10
1.3 miles
841 S. Glenwick
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1820 1.3 K-5 686
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