Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School serves 321 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
321 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
1%
25%
White
92%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School?
321 students attend Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School?
Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School offer ?
Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School part of?
Burnt Hills-ballston Lake Senior High School is part of Mitchell County Schools School District.
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