Serving 928 students in grades 9-12, Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 928 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School's student population of 928 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
928 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥95%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
92%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ballston Spa Senior High School, Saratoga Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School?
928 students attend Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School?
Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School offer ?
Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School part of?
Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School is part of Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District.
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