Ballou Stay High School
Tel:
(202) 645-3390
- Ballou Stay High School serves 271 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 34%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Ballou Stay High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 13:1.
Top Placements
Ballou Stay High School places among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Ballou Stay High School's student population of 271 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 271 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Ballou Stay High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 208 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Ballou Stay High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DC) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #28 out of 208 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 32% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 34% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 16% |
| Black | 100% | 69% |
| White | n/a | 11% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.50 |
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| Graduation Rate | 15-19% | 67% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04) | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | District Of Columbia School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ballou Stay High School is Ballou High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Center City Pcs Congress Heights (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Washington Ballou High School Grades: 9-12 | 880 students
0.0 miles
3401 4th St Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3400 0.0 9-12 880 - Washington Center City Pcs Congress Heights Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 256 students
0.2 miles
220 High View Pl Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-7070 0.2 PK-8 256 - Washington Democracy Prep Congress Heights Pcs Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 645 students
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3100 Ml King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 561-0860 0.2 PK-8 645 - Washington King Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 346 students
0.2 miles
3200 6th St Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 939-4900 0.2 PK-5 346 - Washington Kipp Dc Aim Academy Pcs Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 378 students
0.2 miles
2600 Douglass Rd Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-5477 0.2 5-8 378
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