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Walton High School

#1 in Best Charter High Schools in Georgia
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Charter
  • 9-12
  • Marietta, GA
  • 460 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    B+
  3. Teachers
    A
  4. College Prep
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A-
  6. Health & Safety
    A-
  7. Administration
    B
  8. Sports
    A
  9. Food
    C-
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B-
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Walton High School is a top rated, public, charter school located in Marietta, GA. It has 2,693 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 89% of students are at least proficient in math and 89% in reading.
Address
1590 Bill Murdock Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
Telephone
(770) 578-3225
Website
waltonhigh.org

Walton High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
89%
Percent Proficient - Math
89%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1330
529 responses
Average ACT
30
275 responses
AP Enrollment
51%
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Living in the Area
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    B-
  2. Good for Families
    A+
  3. Housing
    A+
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$96,445
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,249
National
$949
Median Home Value
$301,100
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A-
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
89%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.46 responses
Poll
63%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.46 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 148 responses
Report
  • Enrichment Block schedules (WEBs)
    29%
  • Friday Night Football
    21%
  • Fall break
    14%
  • Pep Rallies
    8%
  • Senior picnics and unique special social events
    7%
  • Band and Orchestra concerts
    6%
  • Chorus concerts
    4%

Students

Diversity
B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,693
Free or Reduced Lunch
4%
96%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.52 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.52 responses
90%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.52 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$56,968
Teachers in First/Second Year
9.4%
59%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.66 responses
77%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.66 responses
82%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.66 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$10,503/ year
National
$12,239
90%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.81 responses
63%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.81 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.81 responses
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I am currently a sophomore here. Although the academics are extremely challenging, especially for taking all honors classes, I know I’m actually learning something in life. New school is cool, academics and athletics are great, and it is nice to know we go to one of the hardest schools/best schools in the state and even top in the country! (UsaWorldreport 2018 ranked us 160 out of 17000 high schools in the country)
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Walton is a cut-throat competitive school. If you are not a stellar athlete or amazing in AP classes this school is difficult. On level curriculum is written at an advanced even AP level. Most courses your only option for on level is written at a college preparatory level. Overall the staff can be either incredible or horrid. Some teachers are encouraging and only want to see Students succeed in high school, increase in knowledge, and grow. Others can leave students in tears, some scrapping by doing the bare minimum relying on other teachers curriculum, and leave students struggling to pass difficult classes. Walton is a top tier school that has a reputation for high level classes, academic excellence, and incredible sports programs. College acceptances can be very stressful and competitive when only so many students can be taken from a particular school. Being a charter school they can change curriculum and implement many things other schools cannot making them an elite school zone.
I love the inclusiveness that the students radiate at Walton. In addition, the academics, music programs, art programs and extracurriculars strive for excellence. Walton is a school for winners!