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Ballou High School vs. Ballou Stay High School

Should you attend Ballou High School or Ballou Stay High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Ballou High School
3401 4th St. Se
Washington, DC 20032
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Ballou Stay High School
3401 4th St. Se
Washington, DC 20032
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6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Ballou High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
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Overview
Serving 585 students in grades 9-12, Ballou High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Serving 294 students in grades 9-12, Ballou Stay High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Type
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Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
585 students
294 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ballou High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ballou Stay High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
34% | 66%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ballou High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ballou Stay High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ballou High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ballou Stay High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ballou High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ballou Stay High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#219 out of 220 schools in DC
(Bottom 50%)
#89 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ballou High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ballou Stay High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤1%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
≤20%
(Top 50% in DC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ballou High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ballou Stay High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
5%
(Bottom 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ballou High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ballou Stay High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 10% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ballou High School with the average graduation rate observed in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ballou Stay High School with the average graduation rate observed in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ballou High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ballou Stay High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
234
83
Grade 10 Students
155
96
Grade 11 Students
108
60
Grade 12 Students
88
55

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
3%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ballou High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ballou Stay High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Black
97%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ballou High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ballou Stay High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ballou High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ballou Stay High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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0.06
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ballou High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ballou Stay High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
86%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ballou High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ballou Stay High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(10-11 School Year Data)
2%
(03-04 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ballou High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2010-11 school year.
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