Serving 1,288 students in grades 9-12, Ballston Spa Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 98% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 93% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ballston Spa Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ballston Spa Senior High School's student population of 1,288 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ballston Spa Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ballston Spa Senior High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#418 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
86%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ballston Spa Senior High School's ranking?
Ballston Spa Senior High School is ranked #418 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ballston Spa Senior High School often compared to?
Ballston Spa Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saratoga Springs High School, Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
98% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ballston Spa Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Ballston Spa Senior High School is 85%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ballston Spa Senior High School?
1,288 students attend Ballston Spa Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Ballston Spa Senior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballston Spa Senior High School?
Ballston Spa Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ballston Spa Senior High School offer ?
Ballston Spa Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ballston Spa Senior High School part of?
Ballston Spa Senior High School is part of Ballston Spa Central School District.
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