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#430 of 713 private schools in OH
Bishop Watterson High School
High School · Columbus, OH
A private high school in Columbus, OH serving grades 9th – 12th.
99 E COOKE RD, Columbus, OH 43214
- Math 23% vs OH 37% (2019)
- Reading 50% vs OH 49% (2019)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in OH.
Data not available
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in OH
2019 OST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
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Where Bishop Watterson High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Columbus map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,090/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,838
Median home value
$371,200
Median rent
$1,189/mo
College educated
65%
Homeownership
62.9%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whetstone High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 984 | Compare → |
| Graham School theCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Great River Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,681 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Bishop Watterson High School is listed in Columbus, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Bishop Watterson High School
Bishop Watterson High School is a private high school in Columbus, OH, serving approximately 933 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #430 of 713 private schools in OH. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bishop Watterson High School
What grades does Bishop Watterson High School serve?
Bishop Watterson High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bishop Watterson High School?
Bishop Watterson High School has an enrollment of approximately 933 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop Watterson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Watterson High School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bishop Watterson High School rank in OH?
Bishop Watterson High School ranks #430 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is Bishop Watterson High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bishop Watterson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bishop Watterson High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bishop Watterson High School has 23% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Is Bishop Watterson High School a private school?
Yes, Bishop Watterson High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Bishop Watterson High School a religious school?
Bishop Watterson High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 933
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Phone
- (614) 268-8671
- Area population (ZIP 43214)
- 26,420
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 OST · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 OST. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 OST · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 OST. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43214; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2019 OST; directory SY 2021–22
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