At a glance
Reported students
597
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
62.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia high enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 46 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
Ballou HS: 597 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
9.6:1 reported; state peer median 10.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 633
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
What the reported data says about Ballou HS
Ballou HS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Washington. It is one of 117 current school records connected to District of Columbia Public Schools. NCES reports 597 students for 2024–25.
Among 46 high schools in District of Columbia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 411.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.6:1, close to the District of Columbia median of 10.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (95.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 15 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ballou HS
- 1How do the reported 9.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 62.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 22%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.62
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.2%
- Hispanic3.7%
- Black95.8%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
15 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in District of Columbia Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Duke Ellington School of the Arts
High · Grades 09–12
589 reported students
School Without Walls HS
High · Grades 09–12
606 reported students
H.D. Woodson HS
High · Grades 09–12
579 reported students
Garnet-Patterson STAY HS
High · Grades 09–12
672 reported students
Benjamin Banneker HS
High · Grades 09–12
703 reported students
Cardozo Education Campus
High · Grades 07–12
710 reported students
Public schools near Ballou HS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballou STAY HS High · District of Columbia Public Schools | 09–12 | 433 | under 0.1 mi |
| KIPP DC PCS - Legacy College Preparatory PCS High · Charter · KIPP DC PCS | 09–12 | 646 | 0.5 mi |
| Friendship PCS - Technology Preparatory HS High · Charter · Friendship PCS | 09–12 | 307 | 0.7 mi |
| Bard HS Early College DC (Bard DC) High · District of Columbia Public Schools | 09–12 | 331 | 0.9 mi |
| Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS High · Charter · Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS | 09–12 | 373 | 1.7 mi |
| Potomac High High · Prince George's County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,347 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ballou HS
What grades does Ballou HS serve?
Ballou HS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in District of Columbia Public Schools.
How many students attend Ballou HS?
Ballou HS reported 597 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 46 District of Columbia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 633 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ballou HS?
The calculated ratio is 9.6:1, based on 597 students and 62.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The District of Columbia median for the same school level is 10.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ballou HS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ballou HS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on District of Columbia Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Ballou HS in?
Ballou HS is part of District of Columbia Public Schools, based in Washington, DC, which operates 117 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ballou HS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ballou STAY HS (under 0.1 mi), KIPP DC PCS - Legacy College Preparatory PCS (0.5 mi), Friendship PCS - Technology Preparatory HS (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.