Serving 2,033 students in grades 9-12, Ballard High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,033 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 30% in KY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 22% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Ballard High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ballard High School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Ballard High School is ranked #127 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Ballard High School often compared to?
Ballard High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ballard High School?
The graduation rate of Ballard High School is 92%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ballard High School?
2,033 students attend Ballard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ballard High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballard High School?
Ballard High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ballard High School offer ?
Ballard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ballard High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,033 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 22% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
