Serving 1,300 students in grades 9-12, Ballston Spa Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 93% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Ballston Spa Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 58.1 square miles in Ballston Spa, NY, with typical drive times of 10-12 minutes and an average distance of 3.9 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 7.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ballston Spa Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ballston Spa Senior High School's student population of 1,300 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,300 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1998
School Motto
Educating Everyone Takes Everyone
School Rankings
Ballston Spa Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ballston Spa Senior High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#590 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
85%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
88%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Scottie Dog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ballston Spa Senior High School's ranking?
Ballston Spa Senior High School is ranked #590 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ballston Spa Senior High School often compared to?
Ballston Spa Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saratoga Springs High School, Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ballston Spa Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Ballston Spa Senior High School is 88%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Ballston Spa Senior High School?
1,300 students attend Ballston Spa Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Ballston Spa Senior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ballston Spa Senior High School?
Ballston Spa Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ballston Spa Senior High School offer ?
Ballston Spa Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ballston Spa Senior High School part of?
Ballston Spa Senior High School is part of Ballston Spa Central School District.
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