For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,184 students in Walnut, CA. The top-ranked public high schools in Walnut, CA are Walnut High School and Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation School). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walnut, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Walnut have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public high schools.
Walnut, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Walnut High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Walnut, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walnut High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 North Pierre Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1333
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-1333
Gr: 9-12 | 2,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
476 South Lemon Ave.
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-0776
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-0776
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Walnut, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Walnut, CA include Walnut High School and Ron Hockwalt Academies (Continuation School). Walnut has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Walnut?
2 public high schools are located in Walnut.
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut?
Walnut public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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