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Bishop Watterson High

Private, Roman Catholic Grades 9-12

864

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

99 E Cooke Rd
Columbus, OH 43214

(614) 268-8671

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.5%

Hispanic:

6.4%

Asian:

2.8%

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by a parent
Monday, March 8, 2021

This school focuses on the student's needs. They help to develop a well rounded, academic achiever, and spiritual person during their years at this school. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, April 18, 2013

The School recently fired a respected teacher of 19 years for revealing she is gay in an obituary of her mother. I had 4 sons attend Bishop Watterson and did nto know of this horrific intolerance. I would not recommend the school.
http://www.change.org/petitions/diocese-of-columbus-reinstate-faculty-member-carla-hale Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, April 16, 2013

This school fired a long time well respected teacher because of her sexuality. When the basis of the school's mission is to teach love, acceptance, and tolerance, what example are they showing young adults! These actions are appalling in this day and age! I'll definitely search for another Catholic school in the Columbus area that can do more than preach, one that actually can walk the walk! Close Quote

by a citizen
Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Watterson enjoys an excellent reputation in the community. Close Quote

Schools Near Bishop Watterson High

School	Students/Teachers	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Bishop Watterson High	Private, Roman Catholic	9-12	99 E Cooke Rd	Columbus	43214	Franklin County	(614) 268-8671	864	77	12.3	765 (88.5%)	19 (2.2%)	55 (6.4%)	24 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)
Our Lady Of Peace School	Private, Roman Catholic	K-8	40 E Dominion Blvd	Columbus	43214	Franklin County	(614) 267-4535
Clintonville Academy	Private, Nonsectarian	PK, KG-8	3916 Indianola Ave	Columbus	43214	Franklin County	(614) 267-4799	121	10	11.6	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Our Lady Of Bethlehem School & Childcare	Private, Roman Catholic	PK-K	4567 Olentangy River Rd	Columbus	43214	Franklin County	(614) 459-8285	96	2	9.5	14 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)
Immaculate Conception School	Private, Roman Catholic	PK, KG-8	366 E N Broadway St	Columbus	43214	Franklin County	(614) 267-6579	426	25	15.6	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Tree Of Life Christian Schools Clintonville Campus	Private, Christian (no specific denomination)	PK, KG-5	50 Westview Ave	Columbus	43214	Franklin County	(614) 299-4906	258	13	17.8	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Tree Of Life Christian School-Clintonville	Private, Christian (no specific denomination)	PK, KG-5	50 Westview Ave	Columbus	43214	Franklin County	(614) 299-4906	261	22	9.3	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Tree Of Life Christian Schools	Private, Christian (no specific denomination)	6-12	935 Northridge Rd	Columbus	43224	Franklin County	(614) 263-2688	434	29	15.2	226 (52.1%)	103 (23.7%)	23 (5.3%)	34 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (11.1%)
The Juniper School	Private, Nonsectarian	K-6	76 Charleston Ave	Columbus	43214	Franklin County	(614) 233-1755	55	6	9.4	45 (81.8%)	7 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.5%)
Sonshine Christian Academy	Private, Christian (no specific denomination)	PK, KG-9	980 Lenore Ave	Columbus	43224	Franklin County	(614) 291-6840	195	15	11.3	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Frequently Asked Questions about Bishop Watterson High

How many students attend Bishop Watterson High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 864 students attended Bishop Watterson High.

What is the racial makeup of Bishop Watterson High?

Students at Bishop Watterson High are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

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School								Students/Teachers											Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
Bishop Watterson High	Private, Roman Catholic	9-12	99 E Cooke Rd	Columbus	43214	Franklin County	(614) 268-8671	864	77	12.3		765 (88.5%)	19 (2.2%)	55 (6.4%)	24 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)
Our Lady Of Peace School	Private, Roman Catholic	K-8	40 E Dominion Blvd	Columbus	43214	Franklin County	(614) 267-4535
Clintonville Academy	Private, Nonsectarian	PK, KG-8	3916 Indianola Ave	Columbus	43214	Franklin County	(614) 267-4799	121	10	11.6		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Our Lady Of Bethlehem School & Childcare	Private, Roman Catholic	PK-K	4567 Olentangy River Rd	Columbus	43214	Franklin County	(614) 459-8285	96	2	9.5		14 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)
Immaculate Conception School	Private, Roman Catholic	PK, KG-8	366 E N Broadway St	Columbus	43214	Franklin County	(614) 267-6579	426	25	15.6		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Tree Of Life Christian Schools Clintonville Campus	Private, Christian (no specific denomination)	PK, KG-5	50 Westview Ave	Columbus	43214	Franklin County	(614) 299-4906	258	13	17.8		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Tree Of Life Christian School-Clintonville	Private, Christian (no specific denomination)	PK, KG-5	50 Westview Ave	Columbus	43214	Franklin County	(614) 299-4906	261	22	9.3		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Tree Of Life Christian Schools	Private, Christian (no specific denomination)	6-12	935 Northridge Rd	Columbus	43224	Franklin County	(614) 263-2688	434	29	15.2		226 (52.1%)	103 (23.7%)	23 (5.3%)	34 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (11.1%)
The Juniper School	Private, Nonsectarian	K-6	76 Charleston Ave	Columbus	43214	Franklin County	(614) 233-1755	55	6	9.4		45 (81.8%)	7 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.5%)
Sonshine Christian Academy	Private, Christian (no specific denomination)	PK, KG-9	980 Lenore Ave	Columbus	43224	Franklin County	(614) 291-6840	195	15	11.3		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)