Ballston Spa Senior High School

Summary:

Ballston Spa Senior High School is a public high school serving 1,249 students in grades 9-12 in the Ballston Spa Central School District in Ballston Spa, New York. The school has consistently ranked in the top 30% of New York high schools over the past decade, with a current statewide ranking of 372 out of 1,242 schools, and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Ballston Spa Senior High School's students consistently outperform the state average on Regents/Common Core exams across multiple subjects, including Algebra II, Chemistry, and English Language Arts. This strong academic performance is reflected in the school's high graduation rate of 86.5% and low dropout rate of 7.9% in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's performance is particularly strong for Asian students, who rank in the top 25% of New York high schools for Algebra II and English Language Arts. However, the school's performance for African American and low socioeconomic status students is less impressive, with these subgroups ranking in the bottom 50% of New York high schools.

Ballston Spa Senior High School generally outperforms nearby high schools, such as Waterford-Halfmoon Junior-Senior High School and Scotia-Glenville Senior High School, on academic measures. However, the school lags behind higher-performing schools in the region, such as Niskayuna High School and Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School, which rank among the top 10% of New York high schools. The school's high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 29.0% to 37.8% over the past few years, is an area of concern that may be impacting overall student achievement and engagement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 220 Ballston Ave
       Ballston Spa, NY  12020-3691


(518) 884-7150

District: Ballston Spa Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
372nd of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,346 Help


Feeder schools for Ballston Spa Senior High School:

Elementary:    Gordon Creek Elementary School
    Malta Avenue Elementary School
    Milton Terrace Elementary School
    Wood Road Elementary School
Middle:    Ballston Spa Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  1,249

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.7%
Hispanic:
5.9%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.1% Help


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Compare Details Ballston Spa Senior High School ranks better than 70% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.28. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ballston Spa Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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 (86.7%), Hispanic (5.9%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ballston Spa Senior High School is 10.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ballston Spa Senior High School is $16,346.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ballston Spa Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ballston Spa Senior High School 372nd of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Ballston Spa Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Ballston Spa Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ballston Spa Central School District 262nd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ballston Spa Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Ballston Spa Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 62.95 342nd 935 63.4%
2006 69.48 206th 986 79.1%
2007 68.57 224th 1002 77.6%
2008 71.74 172nd 1027 83.3%
2009 64.82 353rd 1086 67.5%
2010 60.59 449th 1117 59.8%
2011 68.10 296th 1165 74.6%
2012 69.66 320th 1198 73.3%
2013 71.43 297th 1217 75.6%
2014 68.58 293rd 1237 76.3%
2015 69.49 234th 1255 81.4%
2016 67.93 277th 1255 77.9%
2017 69.37 277th 1221 77.3%
2018 68.75 344th 1210 71.6%
2019 68.70 366th 1207 69.7%
2021 73.58 102nd 519 80.3%
2022 69.31 324th 1190 72.8%
2023 69.19 353rd 1228 71.3%
2024 68.28 372nd 1242 70.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ballston Spa Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.81 113th 212 46.7%
2023 70.45 64th 272 76.5%
2024 76.49 50th 306 83.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ballston Spa Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.14 430th 1095 60.7%
2019 47.97 545th 1132 51.9%
2022 44.67 511th 1038 50.8%
2023 44.13 562nd 1130 50.3%
2024 37.87 673rd 1144 41.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ballston Spa Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.11 524th 1154 54.6%
2019 54.66 527th 1179 55.3%
2021 58.62 112th 289 61.2%
2022 46.54 587th 1101 46.7%
2023 45.28 623rd 1155 46.1%
2024 45.95 616th 1170 47.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Ballston Spa Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.76 92nd 498 81.5%
2019 65.80 124th 493 74.8%
2022 65.11 67th 389 82.8%
2023 51.23 206th 531 61.2%
2024 54.58 191st 564 66.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Ballston Spa Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.68 341st 1176 71.0%
2019 65.95 417th 1193 65.0%
2021 78.80 29th 290 90.0%
2022 69.95 307th 1155 73.4%
2023 72.78 281st 1197 76.5%
2024 67.84 377th 1219 69.1%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Ballston Spa Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.34 8th 15 46.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Ballston Spa Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.50 348th 1176 70.4%
2019 69.91 317th 1190 73.4%
2021 67.60 85th 354 76.0%
2022 67.37 346th 1154 70.0%
2023 71.30 287th 1191 75.9%
2024 71.94 275th 1211 77.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ballston Spa Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.11 207th 447 53.7%
2022 72.01 102nd 386 73.6%
2023 66.27 141st 424 66.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Ballston Spa Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.76 145th 679 78.6%
2019 70.59 142nd 686 79.3%
2023 9.63 644th 671 4.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ballston Spa Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.23 347th 791 56.1%
2019 52.10 359th 815 56.0%
2022 61.07 257th 760 66.2%
2023 66.11 227th 851 73.3%
2024 66.93 221st 865 74.5%
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Rank History for White students at Ballston Spa Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.79 372nd 765 51.4%
2019 54.63 371st 793 53.2%
2022 54.55 337th 738 54.3%
2023 52.41 380th 776 51.0%
2024 49.83 421st 781 46.1%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Ballston Spa Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 896 5 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 910
1990 861 5 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 876
1991 850 5 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 864
1992 953 6 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 961
1993 935 9 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 946
1994 944 4 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 954
1995 962 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 967
1996 962 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 967
1997 1021 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1026
1998 1085 11 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1098
1999 1117 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1123
2000 1092 22 5 9 3 n/a n/a 0 1131
2001 1175 13 4 9 3 n/a n/a 0 1204
2002 1246 11 14 23 3 n/a n/a 0 1297
2003 1246 11 14 23 3 n/a n/a 0 1297
2004 1285 17 13 21 2 n/a n/a 0 1338
2005 1305 15 17 22 1 n/a n/a 0 1360
2006 1318 25 17 24 2 n/a n/a 0 1386
2007 1358 35 15 23 2 n/a n/a 0 1433
2008 1377 40 13 31 1 n/a n/a 0 1462
2009 1362 33 9 32 1 n/a n/a 0 1437
2010 1368 31 15 34 1 n/a n/a 0 1449
2011 1275 34 14 38 2 0 1 0 1364
2012 1296 32 17 2 2 0 1 0 1350
2013 1301 36 19 5 2 1 2 0 1366
2014 1274 29 18 9 2 0 1 0 1333
2015 1256 26 17 22 1 0 2 0 1324
2016 1223 26 19 19 0 0 3 0 1290
2017 1218 28 17 20 1 0 3 0 1287
2018 1213 29 20 21 0 0 5 0 1288
2019 1189 33 22 30 0 0 8 0 1282
2020 1162 29 24 34 0 0 9 0 1258
2021 1136 31 27 57 1 1 31 0 1284
2022 1109 25 24 69 1 0 47 0 1275
2023 1083 19 21 74 3 0 45 4 1249

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 Ballston Spa Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 910 68.1 13.3 n/a
1990 876 70.6 12.4 n/a
1991 864 69.5 12.4 n/a
1992 961 71.7 13.4 n/a
1993 946 62.4 15.2 n/a
1994 954 65.6 14.5 7.3
1995 967 65.8 14.7 8.9
1996 967 65.8 14.7 8.9
1997 1026 67.1 15.3 11.6
1998 1098 71.9 15.3 2.5
1999 1123 81.6 13.8 8.9
2000 1131 80.4 14.1 11.8
2001 1204 85.1 14.1 12.1
2002 1297 87.1 14.9 13.1
2003 1297 87.1 14.9 13.1
2004 1338 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1360 91.5 14.9 15.2
2006 1386 95.0 14.6 12.3
2007 1433 93.6 15.3 13.5
2008 1462 98.2 14.9 13.1
2009 1437 100.2 14.3 15.4
2010 1449 99.0 14.6 15.1
2011 1364 101.5 13.4 15.7
2012 1350 89.8 15.0 20.1
2013 1366 94.2 14.5 19.3
2014 1333 96.9 13.7 20.3
2015 1324 97.0 13.6 26.4
2016 1290 101.0 12.7 26.7
2017 1287 100.7 12.7 28.7
2018 1288 98.4 13.0 29.9
2019 1282 101.0 12.6 31.2
2020 1258 114.0 11.0 31
2021 1284 111.6 11.5 31.2
2022 1275 117.8 10.8 31
2023 1249 120.1 10.3 32.1

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 Ballston Spa Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 910 68.1 13.3 n/a
1990 876 70.6 12.4 n/a
1991 864 69.5 12.4 n/a
1992 961 71.7 13.4 n/a
1993 946 62.4 15.2 n/a
1994 954 65.6 14.5 7.3
1995 967 65.8 14.7 8.9
1996 967 65.8 14.7 8.9
1997 1026 67.1 15.3 11.6
1998 1098 71.9 15.3 2.5
1999 1123 81.6 13.8 8.9
2000 1131 80.4 14.1 11.8
2001 1204 85.1 14.1 12.1
2002 1297 87.1 14.9 13.1
2003 1297 87.1 14.9 13.1
2004 1338 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1360 91.5 14.9 15.2
2006 1386 95.0 14.6 12.3
2007 1433 93.6 15.3 13.5
2008 1462 98.2 14.9 13.1
2009 1437 100.2 14.3 15.4
2010 1449 99.0 14.6 15.1
2011 1364 101.5 13.4 15.7
2012 1350 89.8 15.0 20.1
2013 1366 94.2 14.5 19.3
2014 1333 96.9 13.7 20.3
2015 1324 97.0 13.6 26.4
2016 1290 101.0 12.7 26.7
2017 1287 100.7 12.7 28.7
2018 1288 98.4 13.0 29.9
2019 1282 101.0 12.6 31.2
2020 1258 114.0 11.0 31
2021 1284 111.6 11.5 31.2
2022 1275 117.8 10.8 31
2023 1249 120.1 10.3 32.1

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.

Immunization Rates

Ballston Spa Senior High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.4%0.2%0.2%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.4%
201499.5%0.2%0.2%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201599.4%0.1%0.3%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.5%99.6%
201699.3%0.2%0.4%99.5%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.5%99.4%99.5%
201798.8%0.6%0.4%98.9%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.9%99.0%
201898.7%0.6%0.4%99.4%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.5%99.3%99.4%
201998.8%0.0%0.0%99.1%98.9%98.9%98.9%99.1%99.1%99.1%
202099.8%0.0%99.9%99.9%99.9%100.0%100.0%99.9%99.8%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ballston Spa Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $133 (0.9%) $14,402 (99.1%) $14,534
2020 $124 (0.9%) $14,096 (99.1%) $14,220
2021 $78 (0.5%) $14,121 (99.5%) $14,198
2022 $369 (2.4%) $15,135 (97.6%) $15,504
2023 $425 (2.6%) $15,921 (97.4%) $16,346

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ballston Spa Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 366th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 353rd of 1228 High schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Ballston Spa Senior High School)86.575.4
 11.1%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Ballston Spa Central School District)88.480.7
 7.8%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Ballston Spa Senior High School)82.488.2
 5.8%
   End of Course Chemistry (Ballston Spa Central School District)82.488.2
 5.8%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Ballston Spa Senior High School)81.982
 0%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Ballston Spa Central School District)81.982
 0%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Ballston Spa Senior High School)87.485.2
 2.2%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Ballston Spa Central School District)87.284.7
 2.5%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (Ballston Spa Senior High School)89.485.9
 3.5%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (Ballston Spa Central School District)89.485.4
 4%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Ballston Spa Senior High School)75.368.7
 6.6%
   End of Course Earth Science (Ballston Spa Central School District)80.877.1
 3.7%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Ballston Spa Senior High School)85.476.8
 8.6%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (Ballston Spa Central School District)85.476.6
 8.8%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Ballston Spa Senior High School)85.375.4
 10%
   End of Course Living Environment (Ballston Spa Central School District)85.175.2
 9.9%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Ballston Spa Senior High School)92.896
 3.2%
   End of Course Physics (Ballston Spa Central School District)92.896
 3.2%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Ballston Spa Senior High School)90.588.7
 1.8%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Ballston Spa Central School District)90.288.7
 1.5%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12821249
 2.6%
African American3319
 42.4%
American Indian03
Asian2221
 4.5%
Hispanic3074
 146.7%
Pacific Islander00
White11891083
 8.9%
Two or More Races845
 462.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.2%32.1%
 0.9%


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Ballston Spa Senior High School ranks 372nd of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Ballston Spa Senior High School are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,249 students attended Ballston Spa Senior High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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