What grades does Ballard High School serve?

Ballard High School is a High school serving students in Huxley, IA. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Ballard High School located?

Ballard High School is located at Huxley, IA in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ballard High School?

Ballard High School has a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1.

What schools are in Huxley, IA?

Huxley, IA is served by the local school district. Ballard High School is one of the High schools in the area.

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High|Huxley, Iowa|Ballard Comm School District

Huxley, IA 50124

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

553

Student:Teacher

15.8:1

Locale

Rural

District

Ballard Comm School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

14.8%

Phone

(515)597-2971

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

78%

75th percentile in IA

Math Proficiency

71%

62th percentile in IA

Graduation Rate

>=95%

Chronic Absenteeism

18.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

5 courses offered

83 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

60 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

171 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

100 test takers

Athletics

18 sports, 29 teams

278 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.4:1

Worse than average in IA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

527

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

31.83

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,339

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,885

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,180

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 4%State 53%Local 43%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$257,608

+3.1% 1yr+27.7% 5yr

Ames, IA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

28.3%

Below 150% poverty line

5.4%

Unemployment rate

5.1%

Uninsured residents

3.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

219

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

203

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

37%

District rate, school may vary

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

586

Current enrollment

Growing(+15% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Ballard High School

Ballard High School has a total enrollment of 553 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in Huxley, IA.

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