BALLSTON SPA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
BALLSTON SPA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the BALLSTON SPA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in BALLSTON SPA, NY with about 1,288 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 98 teachers, BALLSTON SPA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
BALLSTON SPA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located in Ballston Spa, New York, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Ballston Spa Central School District. Committed to fostering a comprehensive learning environment, the school focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous academics, career and technical education, and extracurricular engagement. The district emphasizes a student-centered approach, aiming to cultivate both academic excellence and character development within a supportive community.
The high school offers a wide array of programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college-credit opportunities, and specialized pathways in areas such as STEM and the arts. Beyond the classroom, Ballston Spa encourages students to participate in a diverse range of athletic teams, clubs, and service organizations, which helps create a well-rounded school culture. By leveraging resources from the surrounding Saratoga County area, the school strives to provide students with the technological tools and community connections necessary to thrive in an evolving global landscape.
For more information, contact BALLSTON SPA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (518) 884-7150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BALLSTON SPA, NY 12020-3691
(518) 884-7150
http://www.bscsd.org/high.cfm
BALLSTON SPA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in BALLSTON SPA, NY with about 1,288 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BALLSTON SPA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 1,288
- Teachers:
- 98.41
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not 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 1,288 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BALLSTON SPA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 94.2%
- Black or African American
- 2.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.