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Ballard High

Summary:

Ballard High is a public high school located in Butler, Missouri, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 50 students. The school is part of the Ballard R-II School District, which is ranked 304 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ballard High's key strength is its consistently high 100% four-year graduation rate, which is significantly better than the nearby Archie High School (96%) and Butler High (98.3%). However, the school faces challenges in terms of high chronic absenteeism, ranging from 23% to 30.3% in recent years, which is much higher than the nearby Archie High School (14%) and Montrose High (5.3%). Additionally, Ballard High's test scores in MAP/Algebra I and MAP/Biology I are significantly lower than the state averages and nearby schools, with only 31.3% and 17.8% of students proficient or better, respectively.

Ballard High has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44% to 50.98% in recent years, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This is higher than the nearby Archie High School (34.15%) and Adrian Senior High (19.66%). Despite these challenges, Ballard High spends between $16,143 and $16,862 per student, which is higher than the state average and the nearby schools, such as Archie High School ($10,430) and Butler High ($10,631).


Detail:

Public 7-12

 10247 NE State Route 18
       Butler, MO  64730-9204

(816) 297-2656

District: Ballard R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
282nd of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,862 Help


Feeder schools for Ballard High:

Elementary:    Ballard Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  6.3 Help
Number of students:  56

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.5%
Hispanic:
5.4%
African American:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ballard High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2015 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.55. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ballard High ranks worse than 74.6% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.72. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ballard High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.5%), Hispanic (5.4%), Asian (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ballard High is 6.3. (See more...)
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Compare Ballard High employs 8.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ballard High is $16,862.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ballard High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Ballard High 282nd of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Ballard High in the ranking list.)

Ballard R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Ballard R-II 304th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ballard High

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.11 305th 619 50.7%
2007 62.13 185th 624 70.4%
2008 72.86 94th 624 84.9%
2009 54.45 283rd 601 52.9%
2010 68.32 160th 614 73.9%
2011 78.60 76th 625 87.8%
2012 40.47 442nd 623 29.1%
2013 29.31 549th 649 15.4%
2014 24.70 546th 633 13.7%
2015 40.55 385th 585 34.2%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ballard High

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 54.80 242nd 534 54.7%
2007 91.39 14th 538 97.4%
2008 55.94 233rd 539 56.8%
2009 41.38 320th 507 36.9%
2010 69.30 79th 516 84.7%
2011 57.41 194th 528 63.3%
2012 68.32 86th 522 83.5%
2013 51.74 231st 523 55.8%
2014 44.10 302nd 521 42.0%
2015 34.24 380th 504 24.6%
2017 34.11 300th 404 25.7%
2024 24.72 282nd 378 25.4%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Ballard High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 59 59
1992 48 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 48
1993 52 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 52
1994 59 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 59
1995 67 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 67
1996 67 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 67
1997 71 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 71
1998 68 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 69
1999 79 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 81
2000 76 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2001 85 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 88
2002 83 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 86
2003 83 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 86
2004 87 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 91
2005 68 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 70
2006 66 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 67
2007 57 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 60
2008 59 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 61
2009 62 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2010 63 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2011 70 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 71
2012 68 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 69
2013 73 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 75
2014 71 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 72
2015 65 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 67
2016 57 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 60
2017 51 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 55
2018 53 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 56
2019 48 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 51
2020 42 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 46
2021 44 2 1 4 0 0 0 0 51
2022 46 2 2 5 0 0 0 0 55
2023 44 1 2 2 0 0 1 0 50
2024 49 2 2 3 0 0 0 0 56

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ballard High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 59 7.7 7.6 n/a
1992 48 7.8 6.1 n/a
1993 52 7.0 7.4 n/a
1994 59 7.7 7.7 0
1995 67 8.5 7.9 n/a
1996 67 8.5 7.9 n/a
1997 71 8.6 8.3 19.7
1998 69 9.0 7.7 23.2
1999 81 9.0 9.0 28.4
2000 78 9.1 8.6 30.8
2001 88 9.2 9.6 29.5
2002 86 9.4 9.1 32.6
2003 86 9.4 9.1 32.6
2004 91 9.3 9.8 29.7
2005 70 8.6 8.1 48.6
2006 67 8.8 7.6 49.3
2007 60 7.8 7.7 45
2008 61 8.8 6.9 44.3
2009 64 8.9 7.2 39.1
2010 64 9.0 7.0 29.7
2011 71 9.4 7.5 29.6
2012 69 9.3 7.3 27.5
2013 75 9.3 8.0 38.7
2014 72 9.4 7.5 43.1
2015 67 9.0 7.4 44.8
2016 60 9.0 6.6 45
2017 55 8.4 6.5 41.8
2018 56 9.2 6.0 44.6
2019 51 9.1 5.5 56.9
2020 46 9.1 5.0 52.2
2021 51 8.6 5.9 51
2022 55 8.4 6.5 49.1
2023 50 8.5 5.8 44
2024 56 8.8 6.3 55.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ballard High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 59 7.7 7.6 n/a
1992 48 7.8 6.1 n/a
1993 52 7.0 7.4 n/a
1994 59 7.7 7.7 0
1995 67 8.5 7.9 n/a
1996 67 8.5 7.9 n/a
1997 71 8.6 8.3 19.7
1998 69 9.0 7.7 23.2
1999 81 9.0 9.0 28.4
2000 78 9.1 8.6 30.8
2001 88 9.2 9.6 29.5
2002 86 9.4 9.1 32.6
2003 86 9.4 9.1 32.6
2004 91 9.3 9.8 29.7
2005 70 8.6 8.1 48.6
2006 67 8.8 7.6 49.3
2007 60 7.8 7.7 45
2008 61 8.8 6.9 44.3
2009 64 8.9 7.2 39.1
2010 64 9.0 7.0 29.7
2011 71 9.4 7.5 29.6
2012 69 9.3 7.3 27.5
2013 75 9.3 8.0 38.7
2014 72 9.4 7.5 43.1
2015 67 9.0 7.4 44.8
2016 60 9.0 6.6 45
2017 55 8.4 6.5 41.8
2018 56 9.2 6.0 44.6
2019 51 9.1 5.5 56.9
2020 46 9.1 5.0 52.2
2021 51 8.6 5.9 51
2022 55 8.4 6.5 49.1
2023 50 8.5 5.8 44
2024 56 8.8 6.3 55.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ballard High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $836 (5.2%) $15,307 (94.8%) $16,143
2020 $694 (4.2%) $15,988 (95.8%) $16,682
2021 $1,858 (11.3%) $14,655 (88.7%) $16,513
2022 $978 (5.8%) $15,883 (94.2%) $16,862

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ballard High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5150
 2%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White4844
 8.3%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.9%44%
 12.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ballard High

In the 2023-24 school year, 56 students attended Ballard High.

Ballard High ranks 282nd of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Ballard High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ballard Elementary

Students at Ballard High are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Asian.


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