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Ballard High School

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Ballard High School ranks 45 th of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

45^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Washington High Schools

Better than 90% of Washington high schools

Summary

Ballard High School is a large, highly-regarded public high school serving approximately 1,700 students in grades 9-12 in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, operating within the Seattle School District No. 1.

The school demonstrates consistent, well-rounded academic strength, with particularly high graduation rates and excellent performance in English and Math that often outpaces nearby schools like Ingraham High School and Nathan Hale High School. A standout feature is its exceptional record of success with diverse student groups, including students in special education and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, who achieve at some of the highest levels in the state. It's important to note that while Ballard excels in many areas, its recent science proficiency scores are lower than some local peers, such as Roosevelt High School and The Center School.

Ballard operates very efficiently, achieving these strong results with lower per-student spending than most comparable schools. It holds its own in a competitive North Seattle landscape that includes other top-tier schools like Lincoln High School and schools in the neighboring Shoreline School District. The school has shown remarkable resilience, maintaining high rankings over the past decade and recovering quickly from any brief dips in performance.

1,697

Students ?

22.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,213

Per pupil spending ?

12.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1418 NW 65 St
Seattle, WA 98117-5237

(206) 252-1000

District: Seattle School District No. 1

Feeder schools for Ballard High School:

Elementary:	Adams Elementary School
	Catharine Blaine K-8 School
	Lawton Elementary School
	Loyal Heights Elementary School
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	Magnolia Elementary School
	Whittier Elementary School
Middle:	McClure Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.5%

Two or more races:

11.3%

Hispanic:

9.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 91st percentile in 2013 → 90th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (73% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Washington high schools

✓91% graduate in 4 years — above the Washington average (83%)

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school73%

District avg63%

Washington avg48%

45^th of 438

Washington public high schools ?

Top 10%▲ up 30 pts since 2016

From top 40% (2016) to top 10% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 15High Schools in the Seattle School District No. 1

45^th of 247Seattle School District No. 1 among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	86.3	45 of 438	89.7%	★★★★☆
2024	96.9	9 of 437	97.9%	★★★★★
2023	86.2	48 of 442	89.1%	★★★★☆
2022	95.0	17 of 434	96.1%	★★★★★
2021	91.3	26 of 455	94.3%	★★★★★
2019	93.0	18 of 417	95.7%	★★★★★
2018	87.6	19 of 315	94.0%	★★★★★
2017	76.3	59 of 301	80.4%	★★★★☆
2016	62.1	122 of 306	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	76.9	41 of 454	91.0%	★★★★★
2012	68.2	96 of 450	78.7%	★★★★☆
2011	71.4	57 of 440	87.0%	★★★★☆
2010	81.4	56 of 423	86.8%	★★★★☆
2009	75.0	85 of 402	78.9%	★★★★☆
2008	80.7	49 of 396	87.6%	★★★★☆
2007	76.4	79 of 399	80.2%	★★★★☆
2006	79.9	61 of 395	84.6%	★★★★☆
2005	71.1	108 of 394	72.6%	★★★★☆
2004	69.8	106 of 390	72.8%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	82.1	8 of 70	88.6%	★★★★☆
2023	93.6	2 of 78	97.4%	★★★★★
2022	76.0	14 of 89	84.3%	★★★★☆
2021	72.5	21 of 111	81.1%	★★★★☆
2019	34.1	58 of 86	32.6%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	80.7	24 of 119	79.8%	★★★★☆
2023	48.8	60 of 118	49.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	84.5	23 of 124	81.5%	★★★★☆
2021	66.5	45 of 136	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.6	67 of 121	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	64.9	35 of 87	59.8%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2022	71.6	11 of 70	84.3%	★★★★☆
2019	57.6	25 of 69	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	99.1	4 of 65	93.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	85.1	38 of 350	89.1%	★★★★☆
2024	94.5	14 of 347	96.0%	★★★★★
2023	90.4	26 of 357	92.7%	★★★★★
2022	95.9	8 of 368	97.8%	★★★★★
2021	89.4	27 of 390	93.1%	★★★★★
2019	93.1	14 of 358	96.1%	★★★★★
2018	87.9	12 of 243	95.1%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	82.8	24 of 249	90.4%	★★★★★
2024	97.4	3 of 248	98.8%	★★★★★
2023	97.0	6 of 249	97.6%	★★★★★
2022	89.7	20 of 261	92.3%	★★★★★
2021	79.4	31 of 278	88.8%	★★★★☆
2019	90.6	17 of 241	92.9%	★★★★★
2018	88.3	11 of 156	92.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	91.3	15 of 355	95.8%	★★★★★
2024	95.4	8 of 356	97.8%	★★★★★
2023	75.1	53 of 362	85.4%	★★★★☆
2022	90.8	18 of 370	95.1%	★★★★★
2021	50.0	173 of 392	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.1	92 of 344	73.3%	★★★★☆
2018	68.5	56 of 227	75.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	84.1	42 of 359	88.3%	★★★★☆
2024	97.1	7 of 362	98.1%	★★★★★
2023	82.1	51 of 358	85.8%	★★★★☆
2022	96.8	6 of 363	98.3%	★★★★★
2021	91.6	19 of 395	95.2%	★★★★★
2019	92.7	17 of 355	95.2%	★★★★★
2018	85.6	22 of 254	91.3%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	78.2	32 of 170	81.2%	★★★★☆
2024	72.2	40 of 161	75.2%	★★★★☆
2023	91.8	10 of 166	94.0%	★★★★★
2022	96.6	2 of 179	98.9%	★★★★★
2021	75.0	35 of 195	82.1%	★★★★☆
2019	91.2	9 of 163	94.5%	★★★★★
2018	74.3	22 of 91	75.8%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	90.9	11 of 127	91.3%	★★★★★
2024	87.1	10 of 110	90.9%	★★★★★
2023	98.1	3 of 110	97.3%	★★★★★
2022	86.5	8 of 130	93.8%	★★★★★
2021	75.4	24 of 212	88.7%	★★★★☆
2019	77.3	19 of 128	85.2%	★★★★☆
2018	91.2	6 of 139	95.7%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	81.0	54 of 373	85.5%	★★★★☆
2024	97.1	5 of 374	98.7%	★★★★★
2023	79.4	59 of 379	84.4%	★★★★☆
2022	92.4	16 of 390	95.9%	★★★★★
2021	90.6	19 of 413	95.4%	★★★★★
2019	92.6	10 of 382	97.4%	★★★★★
2018	84.9	17 of 222	92.3%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)96th percentile+6 vs school

Special Education (2025)91st percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)90th percentile~ school

Female (2025)89th percentile~ school

African American (2024)89th percentile-9 vs school

Male (2025)88th percentile~ school

White (2025)86th percentile-4 vs school

English Language Learner (2022)84th percentile-12 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)81st percentile-9 vs school

Asian (2025)80th percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts92%+39 vs state

Math71%+29 vs state

Science56%+7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)		SBAC Math (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 10th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ballard High School	Public	9-12	1418 NW 65 St	Seattle	98117	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-1000	1,697	74	22.8	12.7%	1,196 (70.5%)	36 (2.1%)	160 (9.4%)	64 (3.8%)	9 (0.5%)	4 (0.2%)	192 (11.3%)	86.3	45^th of 438 public high schools	89.7%		96.9	9^th of 437 public high schools	97.9%	36	56.1	56.1	92.1	92.1	71.4	71.4	$19,213	$774	$18,439
Lincoln High School	Public	9-12	4400 Interlake Ave N	Seattle	98103	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 413-2500	1,770	76	23.1	11.6%	1,010 (57.1%)	57 (3.2%)	176 (9.9%)	199 (11.2%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	283 (16.0%)	96.8	11^th of 438 public high schools	97.5%		96.7	12^th of 437 public high schools	97.3%	1	82.8	82.8	88.8	88.8	71.6	71.6	$18,365	$764	$17,600
Roosevelt High School	Public	9-12	1410 NE 66 St	Seattle	98115	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-4810	1,542	69	22.4	18.2%	936 (60.7%)	91 (5.9%)	133 (8.6%)	117 (7.6%)	6 (0.4%)	15 (1.0%)	221 (14.3%)	96.1	15^th of 438 public high schools	96.6%		86.5	50^th of 437 public high schools	88.6%	35	83.3	83.3	88.6	88.6	63.9	63.9	$19,894	$779	$19,114
Middle College High School	Public	9-12	401 NE Northgate Way	Seattle	98125	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 366-7940	93	8	11.0	47.3%	36 (38.7%)	23 (24.7%)	10 (10.8%)	9 (9.7%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (8.6%)	69	114^th of 438 public high schools	74.0%		69.7	115^th of 437 public high schools	73.7%	1			66.7	66.7	42.9	42.9	$28,300	$743	$27,558
Ingraham High School	Public	9-12	1819 N 135 St	Seattle	98133	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-3880	1,391	68	20.4	31.1%	677 (48.7%)	145 (10.4%)	268 (19.3%)	108 (7.8%)	6 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	153 (11.0%)	87.5	42^nd of 438 public high schools	90.4%		82.3	60^th of 437 public high schools	86.3%	18	67.5	67.5	84.5	84.5	51.8	51.8	$21,036	$842	$20,194
The Center School	Public	9-12	305 Harrison St	Seattle	98109	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-9850	165	12	13.9	14.5%	96 (58.2%)	3 (1.8%)	17 (10.3%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	14 (8.5%)	79.2	70^th of 438 public high schools	84.0%		93.8	23^rd of 437 public high schools	94.7%	47	95.7	95.7	82.8	82.8	31.8	31.8	$29,206	$741	$28,465
Nathan Hale High School	Public	9-12	10750 30 Av NE	Seattle	98125	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(206) 252-3680	1,052	52	20.1	38.8%	472 (44.9%)	122 (11.6%)	195 (18.5%)	99 (9.4%)	10 (1.0%)	7 (0.7%)	116 (11.0%)	85.1	51^st of 438 public high schools	88.4%		70.7	109^th of 437 public high schools	75.1%	58	63.0	63.0	84.0	84.0	51.9	51.9	$21,849	$766	$21,083
Seattle World School	Public, Magnet	6-12	1700 East Union St.	Seattle	98122	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	Yes	No	Yes	(206) 252-2200	218	16	13.7	89.4%	6 (2.8%)	36 (16.5%)	152 (69.7%)	23 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)							$27,854	$1,431	$26,423
Shorewood High School	Public	9-12	17300 Fremont Avenue N.	Shoreline	98133	King County	Shoreline School District	No	No	No	No	(206) 393-4372	1,544	69	22.4	31.4%	714 (46.2%)	139 (9.0%)	259 (16.8%)	226 (14.6%)	4 (0.3%)	10 (0.6%)	178 (11.5%)	89.3	38^th of 438 public high schools	91.3%		92.4	31^st of 437 public high schools	92.9%	7	66.2	66.2	86.0	86.0	57.9	57.9	$16,282	$342	$15,941
Shorecrest High School	Public	9-12	15343 25th Avenue N.E.	Shoreline	98155	King County	Shoreline School District	No	No	No	No	(206) 393-4286	1,565	61	25.5	32.1%	780 (49.8%)	152 (9.7%)	259 (16.5%)	171 (10.9%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	172 (11.0%)	86	47^th of 438 public high schools	89.3%		88.8	45^th of 437 public high schools	89.7%	2	74.8	74.9	77.1	77.1	48.8	48.9	$16,473	$346	$16,127

Frequently Asked Questions about Ballard High School

What schools feed into Ballard High School?

Ballard High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Adams Elementary School
Elementary : Catharine Blaine K-8 School
Elementary : Lawton Elementary School
Elementary : Loyal Heights Elementary School
Elementary : Magnolia Elementary School
Elementary : Whittier Elementary School
Middle : McClure Middle School

How many students attend Ballard High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,697 students attended Ballard High School.

Is Ballard High School a good school?

Ballard High School ranks 45^th of 438 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Ballard High School in?

Seattle School District No. 1

What is the racial makeup of Ballard High School?

Students at Ballard High School are 70% White, 11% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 2% African American, 2% Not Specified.

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