Eastern High School vs. Ballard High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Eastern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Ballard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,037 students in grades 9-12, Eastern High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,981 students in grades 9-12, Ballard High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,037 students
1,981 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
105 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#297 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#299 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Graduation Rate
90%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
557
525
Grade 10 Students
496
522
Grade 11 Students
528
516
Grade 12 Students
452
409
Ungraded Students
4
9
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
5%
% Hispanic
9%
7%
% Black
21%
28%
% White
60%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%