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Ballard High School

Ballard High School is a public high school in Louisville, KY, serving grades 9–12, rated A-, with 2,148 students and a 19:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 57% in Writing, 52% in Editing and Mechanics and 49% in Math.

A-TopHap school rating
Rating
A-
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
2,148
Students per teacher
19:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Writing57%
Editing and Mechanics52%
Math49%
Reading49%
Social Studies46%
Science31%

Academics and programs

AP courses offered
22
Open enrollment
No

Student body

White50%
Black25%
Hispanic12%
Asian7%
Two or more races6%
Pacific Islander0%
Native American0%
Male / female
51% / 49%
Free or reduced lunch
36%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+9.5%
Prior-year enrollment
1,961

Homes assigned to this school

21,433 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Ballard High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
6000 Brownsboro Rd, Louisville, KY 40222
Phone
(502) 485-8206
Website
jefferson.kyschools.us
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
210299000695
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School district

Jefferson County School District

District rating
C
Schools
172
Students
95,180
Spending per student
$17,233
Teachers (FTE)
6,243
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Ballard High School

How is Ballard High School rated?

Ballard High School holds a A- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Jefferson County School District is rated C overall.

How do students at Ballard High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Ballard High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 57% in Writing, 52% in Editing and Mechanics, 49% in Math, 49% in Reading, 46% in Social Studies and 31% in Science.

What grades does Ballard High School serve?

Ballard High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Ballard High School?

2,148 students attend Ballard High School, up from 1,961 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 19:1.

Which homes are assigned to Ballard High School?

TopHap matches 21,433 residential properties to Ballard High School in and around Louisville. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

What programs does Ballard High School offer?

Ballard High School offers 22 AP courses.