Ballard High School vs. Ames High School
Should I attend Ballard High School or Ames High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ballard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Ames High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 515 students in grades 9-12, Ballard High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,419 students in grades 9-12, Ames High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
515 students
1,419 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
82 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#321 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#362 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
77%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
152
377
Grade 10 Students
118
339
Grade 11 Students
131
338
Grade 12 Students
114
365
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
95%
66%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
