Big Walnut High School

1,226 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,226

Total Students

58.4

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Big Walnut High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,090
Hispanic	46
Black	23
Asian	23
Two or More	42
American Indian	2

White
1,090 (88.9 %)
Hispanic
46 (3.8 %)
Two or More
42 (3.4 %)
Black
23 (1.9 %)
Asian
23 (1.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Big Walnut Local
Phone:	(740)965-3766
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,226
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 343

Grade 10 289

Grade 11 318

Grade 12 276