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Ballard High School vs. Ames High School

Should you attend Ballard High School or Ames High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Ballard High School
701 Ballard Drive
Huxley, IA 50124
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Ames High School
1801 Ridgewood Drive
Ames, IA 50010
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Ballard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Ames High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 553 students in grades 9-12, Ballard High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,427 students in grades 9-12, Ames High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
553 students
1,427 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ballard High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ames High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ballard High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ames High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
82 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ballard High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ames High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ballard High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ballard Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ames High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ames Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#135 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
#619 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ballard High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ames High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
82%
(Top 20% in IA)
71%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ballard High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ballard Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ames High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ames Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
83%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
74%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ballard High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ballard Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ames High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ames Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ballard High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ballard Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ames High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ames Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in IA)
90%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ballard High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Ballard Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ames High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Ames Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ballard High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ames High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
154
361
Grade 10 Students
124
379
Grade 11 Students
154
366
Grade 12 Students
121
321
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ballard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ballard Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ballard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ballard Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ames High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ames Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ballard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ballard Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ames High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ames Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ballard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ballard Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ames High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ames Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
94%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ballard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ballard Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ames High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ames Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ballard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ballard Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ames High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ames Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.12
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ballard High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ballard Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ames High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ames Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ballard High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ballard Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ames High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ames Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ballard High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ballard Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ames High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ames Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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