Ballard High School

Ballard High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1418 NW 65th St,  Seattle, WA
Whittier Heights Neighborhood
Seattle Public Schools
3.6
3.5
1,681 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Keven Wynkoop
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
71%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
71%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
74
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
640
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
74.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
7
Equity
9
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
10%
State Average
32.1%
Science
17.2%
State Average
25.1%
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
292:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
46%
White
72.8%
Two or more races
11.4%
Hispanic
9.2%
Asian
3.8%
Black
2.3%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Washington 567 Students
Western Washington University 291 Students
Washington State University 209 Students
University of Oregon 191 Students
Oregon State University 181 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 142 Students
New York University 127 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 119 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 115 Students
University of California - Berkeley 109 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 187 Students
Psychology 137 Students
Biology 103 Students
Political Science and Government 85 Students
Environmental Science 61 Students
Nursing 59 Students
Computer Science 54 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 52 Students
Marketing 51 Students
Engineering 51 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 235 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
8/28/2025
My experience with Ballard HS has been supportive, inclusive, and welcoming. The teachers are great, the classes are well paced and informative. There is a wonderful school community.
4.0 Alum
2/28/2025
I think the student clubs and parent involvement was a great level. I think there could be some more college prep available and resources that more people know about.
3.0 Alum
4/19/2024
Ballard High school is overall a mixed-bag. There are some great teachers who actually make learning engaging. However, there are many teachers who are not the most engaged with the curriculum and students
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3.5 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/25/2025
It’s me, the one who wrote the huge review about community college son, editors please go ahead and take that down because it won’t let me
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1.0 parent
2/17/2025
My son attended this school until halfway through his junior year when he dropped out and got his GED at Shoreline CC and is now attending college courses there. I can't help but point out some negative things regarding this school. He was kicked out of one of their programs his freshmen year for no...
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5.0 parent
1/10/2025
We have had an excellent experience with our daughter at Ballard HS. They have a great selection of AP courses and multiple clubs, not to mention their outstanding band and athletic program. All teachers I have interacted with have been professional and caring about their student’s achievements.
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1.0 parent
2/8/2021
I had a pretty good experience here after transferring from another school. The building itself could really use an extra wing, though. Most of the hallways and staircases are so narrow and they get extremely packed when kids get out of class, to the point that I genuinely believe there would be cau...
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Ballard High School

Ballard High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Seattle, WA and is served by the Seattle Public Schools in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,681 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 71% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 92% are proficient in reading. Ballard High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1290 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $1,092,759. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lincoln High School, Spring Academy, Bishop Blanchet High School, and more. Learn more about what Seattle has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ballard High School.

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