Is Ballinger High School a good school?

Ballinger High School ranks 742 nd of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ballinger High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 266 students attended Ballinger High School.

What is the racial makeup of Ballinger High School?

Students at Ballinger High School are 53% Hispanic, 45% White, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Ballinger High School?

Ballinger High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Ballinger Elementary Middle : Ballinger J H

Ballinger High School

Summary:

Ballinger High School is a public high school serving 266 students in grades 9-12 in Ballinger, Texas, which is part of the Ballinger Independent School District. The school has several notable strengths, including consistently high graduation rates and low dropout rates, but also faces challenges in certain academic areas.

Ballinger High School stands out for its strong performance in several key metrics. It has graduation rates ranging from 94.4% to 96.8% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the state average. The school also has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 2.0% during the same period. Academically, Ballinger High School excels in Biology and English I/II Reading on the STAAR End-of-Course exams, outperforming the state average. However, the school struggles in Algebra I, where only 15.69% of students are proficient or better, compared to the state average of 44.73%.

Compared to nearby schools like Miles High School and Winters High School, Ballinger High School has a more diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic enrollment of 52.63%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.5, which may contribute to its strong performance in certain areas. However, Ballinger High School struggles with subgroups like special education students and those from low-income families, ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas high schools for these groups.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2107 N Broadway
Ballinger, TX 76821-0231

(325) 365-3547

District: Ballinger Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
742^nd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,742

Feeder schools for Ballinger High School:

Elementary:	Ballinger Elementary
Middle:	Ballinger J H

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 266

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

52.6%

White:

44.7%

African American:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ballinger High School ranks better than 62.7% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.58. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Ballinger High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.6%), White (44.7%), African American (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ballinger High School is 10.5. (See more...)

Compare Ballinger High School employs 25.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ballinger High School is $13,742.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ballinger High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Ballinger High School 742^nd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Ballinger High School in the ranking list.)

Ballinger Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Ballinger Independent School District (Isd) 667^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ballinger High School

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Rank History for all students at Ballinger High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	73.81	261^st	1427	81.7%
2005	72.20	322^nd	1429	77.5%
2006	69.71	400^th	1430	72.0%
2007	70.48	407^th	1497	72.8%
2008	74.67	270^th	1510	82.1%
2009	61.39	671^st	1539	56.4%
2010	68.20	434^th	1568	72.3%
2011	66.78	525^th	1672	68.6%
2012	57.89	613^th	1603	61.8%
2013	57.26	686^th	1652	58.5%
2014	51.85	884^th	1734	49.0%
2015	43.51	1121^st	1743	35.7%
2016	40.57	1177^th	1762	33.2%
2017	34.49	1139^th	1777	35.9%
2018	39.97	1046^th	1797	41.8%
2019	42.18	1078^th	1857	41.9%
2021	55.12	766^th	1861	58.8%
2022	51.90	823^rd	1876	56.1%
2023	50.76	910^th	1961	53.6%
2024	57.58	742^nd	1987	62.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ballinger High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	19.95	1258^th	1347	6.6%
2019	24.39	1160^th	1357	14.5%
2021	19.48	1266^th	1382	8.4%
2022	19.74	1299^th	1418	8.4%
2023	26.38	1188^th	1478	19.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ballinger High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	42.60	980^th	1794	45.4%
2019	45.86	932^nd	1818	48.7%
2021	44.67	970^th	1848	47.5%
2022	39.15	1094^th	1847	40.8%
2023	40.56	1078^th	1897	43.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Ballinger High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.67	1154^th	1781	35.2%
2019	33.58	1283^rd	1798	28.6%
2021	63.71	554^th	1815	69.5%
2022	56.57	702^nd	1841	61.9%
2023	53.89	808^th	1891	57.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ballinger High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.14	945^th	1137	16.9%
2019	33.80	956^th	1145	16.5%
2021	76.23	35^th	1177	97.0%
2022	71.44	256^th	1172	78.2%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Ballinger High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	39.92	998^th	1784	44.1%
2019	40.02	1037^th	1810	42.7%
2021	57.70	548^th	1829	70.0%
2022	52.81	609^th	1837	66.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Ballinger High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	40.77	1041^st	1803	42.3%
2019	47.03	898^th	1824	50.8%
2021	43.21	990^th	1840	46.2%
2022	44.09	968^th	1853	47.8%
2023	45.70	978^th	1913	48.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ballinger High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	30.74	1234^th	1691	27.0%
2019	35.55	1145^th	1714	33.2%
2021	50.63	757^th	1743	56.6%
2022	49.72	746^th	1762	57.7%
2023	46.94	876^th	1820	51.9%

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Rank History for White students at Ballinger High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	44.51	888^th	1539	42.3%
2019	38.64	1012^th	1526	33.7%
2021	49.71	745^th	1510	50.7%
2022	37.26	996^th	1525	34.7%
2023	43.53	914^th	1576	42.0%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Ballinger High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	226	7	0	88	0	n/a	n/a	321
1990	217	6	0	95	0	n/a	n/a	318
1991	227	5	1	87	0	n/a	n/a	320
1992	217	3	1	93	0	n/a	n/a	314
1993	203	2	1	94	0	n/a	n/a	300
1994	202	3	1	100	0	n/a	n/a	306
1995	234	5	0	84	0	n/a	n/a	323
1996	234	5	0	84	0	n/a	n/a	323
1997	238	4	1	99	0	n/a	n/a	342
1998	254	6	1	110	0	n/a	n/a	371
1999	228	14	0	126	0	n/a	n/a	368
2000	237	10	4	138	0	n/a	n/a	389
2001	237	9	2	117	0	n/a	n/a	365
2002	220	9	1	109	0	n/a	n/a	339
2003	220	9	1	109	0	n/a	n/a	339
2004	206	9	0	114	0	n/a	n/a	329
2005	201	8	1	133	2	n/a	n/a	345
2006	180	12	0	121	2	n/a	n/a	315
2007	187	12	1	112	1	n/a	n/a	313
2008	179	11	2	105	1	n/a	n/a	298
2009	165	9	1	114	3	n/a	n/a	292
2010	181	8	1	108	4	n/a	n/a	302
2011	154	5	0	114	1	0	6	280
2012	136	5	0	122	0	0	6	269
2013	135	4	0	132	0	0	7	278
2014	148	4	0	137	1	0	7	297
2015	132	6	0	121	1	0	7	267
2016	146	6	0	111	1	0	5	269
2017	130	3	2	119	1	0	6	261
2018	139	1	0	113	0	0	6	259
2019	132	1	0	116	4	0	5	258
2020	140	1	1	130	2	0	5	279
2021	132	2	1	134	0	0	1	270
2022	115	4	1	134	0	0	2	256
2023	119	3	1	140	0	0	3	266

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 Ballinger High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	321	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	318	22.0	14.4	n/a
1991	320	22.4	14.2	n/a
1992	314	26.7	11.7	29.9
1993	300	28.0	10.7	34.7
1994	306	28.8	10.6	24.2
1995	323	29.0	11.1	20.1
1996	323	29.0	11.1	20.1
1997	342	31.9	10.7	24.3
1998	371	33.3	11.1	23.2
1999	368	33.8	10.9	35.9
2000	389	32.2	12.1	40.1
2001	365	33.1	11.0	37
2002	339	29.2	11.6	33
2003	339	29.2	11.6	33
2004	329	27.4	12.0	39.8
2005	345	28.5	12.1	44.1
2006	315	29.8	10.6	42.9
2007	313	28.1	11.1	42.8
2008	298	28.5	10.5	40.9
2009	292	28.4	10.2	40.8
2010	302	28.5	10.5	43
2011	280	31.4	8.9	43.9
2012	269	30.1	8.9	47.6
2013	278	30.0	9.2	48.2
2014	297	28.8	10.2	50.5
2015	267	29.0	9.2	45.3
2016	269	30.0	8.9	41.6
2017	261	28.9	9.0	45.2
2018	259	27.1	9.5	45.2
2019	258	25.0	10.3	45
2020	279	24.8	11.2	47
2021	270	25.2	10.7	48.1
2022	256	24.5	10.4	53.1
2023	266	25.3	10.5	48.9

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 Ballinger High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	321	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	318	22.0	14.4	n/a
1991	320	22.4	14.2	n/a
1992	314	26.7	11.7	29.9
1993	300	28.0	10.7	34.7
1994	306	28.8	10.6	24.2
1995	323	29.0	11.1	20.1
1996	323	29.0	11.1	20.1
1997	342	31.9	10.7	24.3
1998	371	33.3	11.1	23.2
1999	368	33.8	10.9	35.9
2000	389	32.2	12.1	40.1
2001	365	33.1	11.0	37
2002	339	29.2	11.6	33
2003	339	29.2	11.6	33
2004	329	27.4	12.0	39.8
2005	345	28.5	12.1	44.1
2006	315	29.8	10.6	42.9
2007	313	28.1	11.1	42.8
2008	298	28.5	10.5	40.9
2009	292	28.4	10.2	40.8
2010	302	28.5	10.5	43
2011	280	31.4	8.9	43.9
2012	269	30.1	8.9	47.6
2013	278	30.0	9.2	48.2
2014	297	28.8	10.2	50.5
2015	267	29.0	9.2	45.3
2016	269	30.0	8.9	41.6
2017	261	28.9	9.0	45.2
2018	259	27.1	9.5	45.2
2019	258	25.0	10.3	45
2020	279	24.8	11.2	47
2021	270	25.2	10.7	48.1
2022	256	24.5	10.4	53.1
2023	266	25.3	10.5	48.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ballinger High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,752 (12.9%)	$11,865 (87.1%)	$13,617
2020	$989 (7.4%)	$12,402 (92.6%)	$13,391
2021	$1,534 (11.2%)	$12,208 (88.8%)	$13,742

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ballinger High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1078^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 910^th of 1961 High schools	11.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Ballinger High School)	41	26	15%
End of Course Algebra I (Ballinger Independent School District (Isd))	41	26	15%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Ballinger High School)	51	66	15%
End of Course Biology (Ballinger Independent School District (Isd))	51	66	15%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Ballinger High School)	55	68	13%
End of Course English I Reading (Ballinger Independent School District (Isd))	55	68	13%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Ballinger High School)	49	71	22%
End of Course English II Reading (Ballinger Independent School District (Isd))	49	70	21%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Ballinger High School)	66	59	7%
End of Course U.S. History (Ballinger Independent School District (Isd))	66	58	8%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	258	266	3.1%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	116	140	20.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	132	119	9.8%
Two or More Races	5	3	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45%	48.9%	3.9%

Schools Near Ballinger High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)		STAAR Mathematics (2024)		STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ballinger High School	Public	9-12	2107 N Broadway	Ballinger	76821	Runnels County	Ballinger Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 365-3547	266	25	10.5	48.9%	119 (44.7%)	3 (1.1%)	140 (52.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	57.6	742^nd of 1987 public high schools	62.7%		50.8	910^th of 1961 public high schools	53.6%	168	15.7	77.4	74.5	74.6	60.0							$13,742	$1,534	$12,208
Winters High School	Public	9-12	205 E Jones St	Winters	79567	Runnels County	Winters Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 754-5516	148	18	8.3	64.9%	37 (25.0%)	3 (2.0%)	105 (70.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	34.9	1308^th of 1987 public high schools	34.2%		40.8	1158^th of 1961 public high schools	40.9%	150	14.8	37.5	42.9	58.7	64.7							$18,020	$419	$17,601
Miles High School	Public	7-12	1001 Robinson	Miles	76861	Runnels County	Miles Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(325) 468-2861	231	23	9.9	34.6%	142 (61.5%)	2 (0.9%)	86 (37.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	76.6	282^nd of 1987 public high schools	85.8%		83.3	156^th of 1961 public high schools	92.0%	126	75.7	52.9	64.9	84.6	90.2	69.4	72.7	69.4	54.6	30.3	30.3	$12,754	$1,019	$11,735
Fairview Accelerated	Public	9-12	1001 Robinson	Miles	76861	Runnels County	Miles Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(325) 468-2861	1				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

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