BALLARD HIGH SCHOOL
Ballard High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Louisville, KY with about 1,881 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 100 teachers, Ballard High has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Ballard High School, located in the east end of Louisville, Kentucky, is a prominent public secondary school within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. Known for its large student body and diverse academic environment, the school serves students in grades 9 through 12. Ballard has long maintained a reputation for balancing rigorous college-preparatory coursework with a wide variety of extracurricular activities, catering to students with diverse interests ranging from the arts and technology to community service.
The school is particularly well-regarded for its strong athletic programs and its robust selection of advanced academic opportunities, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized pathways. As a staple of the Louisville community, Ballard High School emphasizes fostering a competitive yet supportive culture, aiming to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and their future professional endeavors.
For more information, contact Ballard High at (502) 485-8206 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 485-8206
BALLARD HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Louisville, KY with about 1,881 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Jefferson County
- Total Students:
- 1,881
- Teachers:
- 100.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,881 students
- White
- 54.7%
- Black or African American
- 32.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.6%
- Asian
- 4.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 55.3%
- Male
- 44.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.