Serving 545 students in grades 9-12, Ballard High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Ballard High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ballard High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ballard High School?
The graduation rate of Ballard High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ballard High School?
545 students attend Ballard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ballard High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballard High School?
Ballard High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
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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