Serving 59 students in grades 7-12, Ballard High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ballard High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Butler, MO school district, covering approximately 97.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school from various points within the zone ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 15.8 miles to the zone's edge and up to 19.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ballard High School's student population of 59 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
59 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Ballard High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ballard High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1696 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
90%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ballard High School's ranking?
Ballard High School is ranked #1696 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ballard High School often compared to?
Ballard High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adrian Sr. High School, Butler High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ballard High School?
The graduation rate of Ballard High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Ballard High School?
59 students attend Ballard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ballard High School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ballard High School?
Ballard High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ballard High School offer ?
Ballard High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ballard High School part of?
Ballard High School is part of Ballard R-II School District.
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