At a glance
Reported students
1,905
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
117.92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
562
Ball H S: 1,905 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
16.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. 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
- 2,015
- Teachers (FTE)
- 131.87
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about Ball H S
Ball H S is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Galveston. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Galveston ISD. NCES reports 1,905 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, above the Texas median of 13.9:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (47.7%) and White (26%). English learners represent 13% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 22 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ball H S
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 117.92 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 6.28 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
- 13%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6.28
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.76
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26%
- Hispanic47.7%
- Black21.7%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.3%
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
22 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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 Galveston ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Aim College & Career Prep
High · Grades 08–12
101 reported students
Weis
Middle · Grades 05–06
844 reported students
Central Middle
Middle · Grades 07–09
785 reported students
Austin El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
784 reported students
Oppe El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
669 reported students
Burnet El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
562 reported students
Public schools near Ball H S
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aim College & Career Prep High · Galveston ISD | 08–12 | 101 | 0.7 mi |
| Ambassadors Preparatory Academy Elementary · Charter · Ambassadors Preparatory Academy | PK–08 | 167 | 1 mi |
| Central Middle Middle · Galveston ISD | 07–09 | 785 | 1 mi |
| Burnet El Elementary · Galveston ISD | PK–04 | 562 | 1.1 mi |
| Hal Biery Jr DAEP High · Texas City ISD | 06–12 | 75 | 9.4 mi |
| Texas City H S High · Texas City ISD | 09–12 | 1,689 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ball H S
What grades does Ball H S serve?
Ball H S reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Galveston ISD.
How many students attend Ball H S?
Ball H S reported 1,905 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,015 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ball H S?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 1,905 students and 117.92 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ball H S a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ball H S is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Galveston ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ball H S students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
69.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ball H S in?
Ball H S is part of Galveston ISD, based in Galveston, TX, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ball H S?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Aim College & Career Prep (0.7 mi), Ambassadors Preparatory Academy (1 mi), Central Middle (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.