BIG WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL
Big Walnut High School is a public high school that is part of the Big Walnut Local school district, located in Sunbury, OH with about 980 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 53 teachers, Big Walnut High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Big Walnut High School, located in Sunbury, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Big Walnut Local School District. Situated on S Old 3c Rd, the school has undergone significant growth in recent years to accommodate the rapidly expanding population of the Sunbury and Galena areas. The district is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular program, offering students a wide range of opportunities in athletics, fine arts, and career-technical education.
The modern high school facility is designed to foster a collaborative learning environment, emphasizing both college and career readiness. With a strong focus on community engagement, Big Walnut High School maintains a close-knit culture where faculty and staff strive to provide personalized support for student success. As the district continues to develop, the school remains a central hub for student life and local pride in the Delaware County region.
For more information, contact Big Walnut High School at (740) 965-3766 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sunbury, OH 43074-9507
(740) 965-3766
BIG WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Sunbury, OH with about 980 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Big Walnut Local
- Total Students:
- 980
- Teachers:
- 53.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 980 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BIG WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 93.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.