Serving 1,905 students in grades 9-12, Ball High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,905 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: BALL H S's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Galveston, TX, encompassing approximately 390 square miles. This area typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 17.8 miles from the school to the zone edge and the furthest edge being 23.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ball High School's student population of 1,905 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,905 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1884
School Calendar
School Motto
'Rich in Tradition and Excellence in Education.'
School Rankings
Ball High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ball High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6653 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Mascot
Golden Tornado
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ball High School's ranking?
Ball High School is ranked #6653 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ball High School often compared to?
Ball High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hitchcock High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ball High School?
The graduation rate of Ball High School is 91%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Ball High School?
1,905 students attend Ball High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ball High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ball High School?
Ball High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ball High School offer ?
Ball High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ball High School part of?
Ball High School is part of Galveston Independent School District.
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