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Bishop Watterson High School

#4 in Best Catholic High Schools in Columbus Area
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic
  • 9-12
  • Columbus, OH
  • 104 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      C
    3. Teachers
      B
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Sports
      A-
    Bishop Watterson High School is a highly rated, private, Catholic school located in Columbus, OH. It has 1,033 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. Tuition is $10,195 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 88% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.
    Address
    99 E Cooke Rd
    Columbus, OH 43214
    Telephone
    (614) 268-8671
    Website
    bishopwatterson.com

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $10,195
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
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    Average Financial Aid
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    Bishop Watterson High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    —
    Average SAT
    1250
    56 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    174 responses
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.11 responses
    Poll
    91%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.11 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 38 responses
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    • Football games
      34%
    • Senior class retreat
      26%
    • Homecoming
      13%
    • Spirit Week
      11%
    • Pep rallies
      8%
    • Theater Shows, Band and Choir concerts
      5%
    • Parties
      3%

    Students

    Diversity
    C
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,033
    93%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.15 responses
    73%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.15 responses
    73%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.15 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    17:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    55%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.22 responses
    Poll
    77%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.22 responses
    Poll
    64%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.22 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
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    Boys Athletic Participation
    —
    92%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.13 responses
    54%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.13 responses
    69%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.13 responses
    Living in the Area
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B+
    2. Good for Families
      B+
    3. Housing
      B-
    Median Household Income
    $49,478
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $889
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $136,500
    National
    $184,700
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    Bishop Watterson High School Reviews

    104 reviews
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    Exemplary focus upon Christ and serving the world by evangeling others to Catholic Christianity with thought, word, and deed. The commitment to the mission is apparent from administrators, teachers and staff. Parents and other family members are highly involved and effective in transmitting the culture of dedication to the faith. Students are engaged, successful and appreciative. Our senior has had the best high school experience we could have imagined. We are forever blessed by, and grateful for, the "Watty" years!
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    My kids loved bishop watterson! The teachers are great and so are the rest of the faculty. I choose Watterson instead of our public school because Watterson offers better scholarships for college and a better impression on their college applications.
    Bishop Watterson prepares its students for college well, but lacks in emotion and social needs. The administration is strict on clothes such as: no shorts at all and no leggings during dress down days, and the color of socks. The school is homophobic and its teachers have many scandals but are rarely fired. The school pretends to care about its students well-being but does not. If you or your child needs special care, the school and especially the teachers treat you like less of a person. If you have a mental disability, then the teachers will pretend like you dont need extra help. The work every night is much to high and very stressful especially if you play a sport and/or work. If the teachers do not like you then they make sure you know it. Not worth the 10,000 dollars, and the kids aren’t that nice either.