Ballard High School

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Ballard High School

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

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
81%
Reading Proficiency
82%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
81%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
610
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
88.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
81%
Science
71.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
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
53.5%
Female
46.5%
White
92.7%
Hispanic
3.3%
Black
2.1%
Two or more races
1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian
<1%

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 146 Students
University of Iowa 91 Students
University of Northern Iowa 71 Students
Des Moines Area Community College 45 Students
University of Washington 20 Students
Drake University 19 Students
Grand View University 17 Students
Wartburg College 16 Students
Central College 16 Students
Simpson College 15 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 42 Students
Psychology 25 Students
Nursing 24 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 22 Students
Biology 18 Students
Marketing 16 Students
Elementary Education 16 Students
Engineering 13 Students
Communications 12 Students
Graphic Design 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 112 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.
4.0 Alum
1/14/2022
I loved all my teachers at Ballard! They made my experience at Ballard 100% worth it! I felt like I had support if I needed it!
5.0 Senior
12/30/2020
Everyone at Ballard is very supportive and encouraging. I like that they offer the opportunity to take college classes.
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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Ballard High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Huxley, IA, in the Huxley neighborhood, and is served by the Ballard Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 586 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 81% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Ballard High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $377,625. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ballard Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Huxley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ballard High School.

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