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Ballard High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
701 Ballard Dr,
Huxley, IA
Ballard Community School District
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-
A-
B-
B-
C
B+
A
C+
Source: Niche
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
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
81.6%
Science
68.1%
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
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.
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.)
5/11/2021
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
5/10/2017
AMAZING place for students to go :) highly recommend this great place!
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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Map
Attendance Zone
About Huxley
List Price Range
$255K - $543K
Homes For Sale
5
Average Home Value
$380,130
Median Lot Size
12,196 Sq Ft
% Renters
23%
Household Income
$132,982
% of College Grads
50.6%
Median Age
33
Average House Size
1,572 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Parks in this Area
Christensen Forest Preserve Huxley
Railroad Park
Nordkalsem Park
Memorial Park
Centennial Park
Berhow Park