Ballard High School

Ballard High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
701 Ballard Dr,  Huxley, IA
Ballard Community School District
3.8
3.0
545 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
76%
Reading Proficiency
83%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
76%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
88.9%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
81.6%
Science
68.1%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
247:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
White
92.8%
Hispanic
3.5%
Black
2.6%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Iowa State University 129 Students
University of Iowa 84 Students
University of Northern Iowa 71 Students
Des Moines Area Community College 41 Students
Grand View University 23 Students
University of Washington 18 Students
Simpson College 18 Students
Central College 17 Students
Drake University 16 Students
Wartburg College 16 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 43 Students
Nursing 23 Students
Psychology 21 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 18 Students
Biology 16 Students
Elementary Education 15 Students
Marketing 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Engineering 12 Students
Communications 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 115 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/3/2023
I have loved attending Ballard. I have gone here my whole life and the people are overall great. There are some people that aren't but you'll have that everywhere. It is a small school with a great community aspect.
3.0 Freshman
10/17/2023
Some of the teachers are really inviting, but many of the teachers could prepare you more. The school food is not great with finding hairs in your food daily, or it is burnt, cold, or crusty. The culture of this school is not bad, and most of the students are very kind. (except for the ones that suck, which is too many.)
5.0 Junior
5/11/2021
My overall experience at this school has been overwhelmingly positive. As a BHS student, I have been afforded so many opportunities to further my education and pursue my passions. Both the academic and extracurricular options are very extensive. Students are heard at this school, and we have input in the things that affect us. In my time at Ballard, there has never been a moment where I wasn't proud to go here.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
5.0 other
5/10/2017
AMAZING place for students to go :) highly recommend this great place!
1.0 parent
10/4/2014
My children had a awful experience at Ballard high school... All three. The teachers are not open minded they don't want to take time and help students not answer questions . The students are not willing to make new friends or except new kids. If you have kids that are athletes I suggest any other s...

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