BALLOU JR HIGH SCHOOL
Ballou Jr High is a public middle school that is part of the Puyallup School District school district, located in Puyallup, WA with about 869 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 9th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 41 teachers, Ballou Jr High has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.
Ballou Junior High School is a public middle school located in Puyallup, Washington, serving students in grades 7 through 9 as part of the Puyallup School District. The school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, offering a balance of core subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—alongside various elective opportunities. The school’s culture is focused on fostering a supportive community, encouraging both intellectual growth and social-emotional development during these formative middle school years.
Beyond the classroom, Ballou Junior High is known for providing a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, clubs, and performing arts programs, which allow students to explore their interests and build school spirit. Located in the suburban community of South Hill, the school serves a diverse student body and benefits from the resources and collaborative environment of the broader Puyallup School District. Parents and staff often work together through the school’s active community involvement to ensure a safe, engaging, and challenging learning environment for all students.
For more information, contact Ballou Jr High at (253) 841-8725 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Puyallup, WA 98373-5667
(253) 841-8725
BALLOU JR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Puyallup, WA with about 869 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Puyallup School District
- Total Students:
- 869
- Teachers:
- 41.5
- 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 869 students
- White
- 54.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.3%
- Two or more races
- 13.0%
- Asian
- 7.8%
- Black or African American
- 4.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
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.