BURNT HILLS-BALLSTON LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Nestled in a large suburban setting within the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metropolitan area, the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District stands as a primary educational hub in Burnt Hills, New York. Headquartered at 88 Lakehill Road, this fully operational, traditional public school system manages five schools that serve a comprehensive grade range from kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as specialized ungraded programs. With a total student enrollment of over 3,100 learners, the district maintains a balanced educational environment featuring consistent cohort sizes across elementary, middle, and high school grade levels.

To support its student body, the district benefits from a highly robust professional workforce totaling nearly 1,280 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes a dedicated instructional core of approximately 576 full-time equivalent teachers, supported by 96 instructional aides and over 600 administrative and support personnel. This substantial staffing commitment ensures low student-to-educator ratios and comprehensive institutional support. For parents, students, and researchers seeking an established suburban district focused on student success, further details and district initiatives can be explored online at bhbl.org or by contacting their main offices directly.
5
Total Schools
3,137
Total Students
575.9
Full-Time Teachers
5.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BURNT HILLS-BALLSTON LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White2,803
Hispanic127
Black36
Asian33
Two or More131
American Indian2
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    2,803 (89.4%)
  • Two or More
    131 (4.2%)
  • Hispanic
    127 (4.0%)
  • Black
    36 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    33 (1.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in BURNT HILLS-BALLSTON LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:3,137*
Teachers (FTE):575.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.5