Ballard High School

www.ballard.k12.ia.us

545 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ballard High School, located in Huxley, Iowa, serves as the central secondary education hub for the Ballard Community School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. Beyond core academic subjects, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to pursue their individual interests through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student-led organizations.

As a community-focused institution, Ballard High School places a strong emphasis on character building and civic engagement. By leveraging modern educational resources and maintaining a dedicated faculty, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are empowered to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility. The district’s commitment to its motto—"Learning, Leading, and Succeeding"—is reflected in the school's efforts to ensure that every student is equipped with the tools necessary to thrive in an evolving global landscape.

545

Total Students

33.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ballard High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	506
Hispanic	19
Black	14
Asian	1
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
506 (92.8 %)
Hispanic
19 (3.5 %)
Black
14 (2.6 %)
Two or More
4 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ballard Comm School District
Phone:	(515)597-2971
Website:	http://www.ballard.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	545
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 131

Grade 10 152

Grade 11 120

Grade 12 142