Ballard High School
- Ballard High School serves 1,881 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Ballard High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Ballard High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Ballard High School's student population of 1,881 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 100 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,881 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 100 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Ballard High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Ballard High School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #258 out of 1246 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| Black | 32% | 10% |
| White | 55% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.40 |
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| Graduation Rate | 93% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ballard High School is Westport Tapp (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Kammerer Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Louisville Kammerer Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 924 students
0.4 miles
7315 Wesboro Rd
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8279 0.4 6-8 924 - Louisville Wilder Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 557 students
0.4 miles
1913 Herr Lane
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8350 0.4 PK-5 557 - Louisville Dunn Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 527 students
0.8 miles
2010 Rudy Lane
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 485-8240 0.8 K-5 527 - Louisville Westport Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 1,248 student
1.6 miles
8100 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8346 1.6 6-8 1,248 - Louisville Norton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 721 students
1.7 miles
8101 Brownsboro Road
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 485-8308 1.7 PK-5 721
School Reviews
| 5 I loved the teachers, the student activities, and the sports program is second to none. Once a Bruin always a Bruin. - Posted by Student/Alumni - summe |
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