Ball High School
School Overview
Ball High School is a public school located in Galveston, Texas. It is a school in Galveston Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 33% of students are proficient in Math learning and 35% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,052 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 129 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,052 students are attending Ball High School. By gender, there are 1,048 and 1,004 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Ball High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 149 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 62 | 36 | 26 |
| Asian | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Black | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| White | 69 | 49 | 20 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 149 | 94 | 55 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 129 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Ball High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. 87.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 129 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 129 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 9 | 7.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 7 | 5.4% |
| School counselors | 7 | Students per counselor: 293 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 22,061 Households |
| Population | 49,520 |
| Male | 26,620 |
| Female | 26,573 |
| Child Population | 12,009 |
| Total Housing Units | 35,432 Units |
| Average House Value | $185,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $989 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.00% |
| Average Household Income | $50,062 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 80.97% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Ball High School offers 19 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 593 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 19 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 593 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 135 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 246 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 575 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Galveston Independent School District
In Galveston Independent School District, 13 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in GALVESTON, Texas
7 private schools are serving students in GALVESTON, Texas. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.