Ballard High

6000 Brownsboro Road
Louisville, KY 40222

2,148 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ballard High School, located in the east end of Louisville, Kentucky, is a prominent public secondary school within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. Known for its large student body and diverse academic environment, the school serves students in grades 9 through 12. Ballard has long maintained a reputation for balancing rigorous college-preparatory coursework with a wide variety of extracurricular activities, catering to students with diverse interests ranging from the arts and technology to community service.

The school is particularly well-regarded for its strong athletic programs and its robust selection of advanced academic opportunities, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized pathways. As a staple of the Louisville community, Ballard High School emphasizes fostering a competitive yet supportive culture, aiming to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and their future professional endeavors.

2,148

Total Students

112.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ballard High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,065
Hispanic	253
Black	538
Asian	145
Two or More	137
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	6

White
1,065 (49.6%)
Black
538 (25.0%)
Hispanic
253 (11.8%)
Asian
145 (6.8%)
Two or More
137 (6.4%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(502)485-8206
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,148
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	112.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	736
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 623

Grade 10 578

Grade 11 493

Grade 12 447

Ungraded 7

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ballard High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	623
Grade 10	578
Grade 11	493
Grade 12	447
Ungraded	7

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ballard High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,043	48.6%
Male	1,105	51.4%

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