BALLARD HIGH

BALLARD R-II
10247 NE State Route 18
BUTLER, MO 64730
59 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Ballard High School, located in Butler, Missouri, serves as the heart of the Ballard R-II School District. As a small, rural public institution, the school is characterized by its intimate learning environment, which allows for smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to education. The school focuses on fostering a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty, students, and families work collaboratively to support student growth and academic achievement.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success while emphasizing traditional values and community engagement. Beyond core academics, Ballard High School offers extracurricular opportunities and athletic programs that encourage student involvement and school spirit. By maintaining a focus on individual student needs and community-centered learning, the school aims to provide a robust educational foundation within a supportive, small-town setting.
59
Total Students
9.1
Full-Time Teachers
6.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    53 (89.8%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (3.4%)
  • Asian
    2 (3.4%)
  • Black
    1 (1.7%)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.7%)
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: BALLARD R-II
Phone: (816)297-2656
Website: http://www.ballardr2.net
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 59
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 28
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 7 10
Grade 8 12
Grade 9 8
Grade 10 16
Grade 11 7
Grade 12 6
Gender Ratio