Ballard High School
School Overview
Ballard High School is a public school located in Huxley, Iowa. It is a school in Ballard Community School District district.
According to the Iowa state assessment result, about 77% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 87% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 570 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 34 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 570 students are attending Ballard High School. By gender, there are 299 and 271 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Ballard High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 104 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 98 | 45 | 53 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 104 | 48 | 56 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 34 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Ballard High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. All teachers are certified. 97.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 34 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 34 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 2.9% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 570 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 3,019 Households |
| Population | 8,247 |
| Male | 4,078 |
| Female | 4,169 |
| Child Population | 2,645 |
| Total Housing Units | 3,121 Units |
| Average House Value | $186,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $762 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.50% |
| Average Household Income | $84,442 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.71% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Ballard High School offers 3 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 48 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 127 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Ballard High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 3 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 48 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 45 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 9 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 127 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Ballard Comm School District
In Ballard Comm School District, 4 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.