Ballard High School vs. Eastern High School
Should you attend Ballard High School or Eastern 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ballard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Eastern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,148 students in grades 9-12, Ballard High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,790 students in grades 9-12, Eastern High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,148 students
1,790 students
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
108 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#134 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#382 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
19%
Graduation Rate
93%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
623
452
Grade 10 Students
578
447
Grade 11 Students
493
448
Grade 12 Students
447
438
Ungraded Students
7
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
8%
% Hispanic
12%
12%
% Black
25%
23%
% White
50%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%