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Ballard High School

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
SEATTLE, Washington · Seattle School District No. 1
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,697
Student:Teacher22.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch13%
Title INo
Ballard
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 387
1,697
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
13%-37.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Ballard High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in SEATTLE, Washington. The school enrolls 1,697 students. It is part of the Seattle School District No. 1 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Washington state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
13% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 51% state average)

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.9:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictSeattle School District No. 1
County53033
CitySEATTLE
ZIP98117
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID530771001138

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,697
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino8.1%
Black / African American5.5%
Asian2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native73.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races9.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
8.1%
Black
5.5%
Asian
2.6%
Two+
9.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %13%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)