- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 29.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Galveston, TX
Ball H S
Federal NCES profile for Ball H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482028001996
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ball H S earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #7 of 14
- public schools in Galveston · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ball H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ball H S ranks #7 of 14 public schools in Galveston, TX.
School address
District: Galveston Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482028001996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Ball H S held near 1,951 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 132.2 → 118.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 482028001996 · Galveston, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,905 enr · 14.4:1 · 70.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Weis (844 students)
Ball H S held near 1,951 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 132.2 → 118.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ball H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ball H S
1,905 students
- Weis
Weis
844 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
785 students
- Oppe El 669
Oppe El
669 students
- Morgan El Magn 565
Morgan El Magnet School
565 students
- Burnet El 562
Burnet El
562 students
What this shows Ball H S reports 1,905 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ball H S compares
Ball H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,905 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,905
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,846
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.3 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
508
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.7%
White 26.0%
African American 21.7%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Ball H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Galveston Isd reports $13,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ball H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weis | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oppe El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morgan El Magnet School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burnet El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ball H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,905 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ball H S
How many students attend Ball H S?
Ball H S has 1,905 students enrolled. It is a high school in Galveston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,934 (2022-23) → 1,951 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ball H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Ball H S is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ball H S?
70.8% of students at Ball H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ball H S?
The largest demographic group at Ball H S is Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment, in Galveston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ball H S?
Ball H S has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ball H S rank among public schools in Galveston?
By Resource Investment Index, Ball H S ranks #7 of 14 public schools in Galveston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Galveston on the city page.
What other schools are in Galveston Isd?
Besides Ball H S, Galveston Isd also operates Weis (844 students), Central Middle (785 students), and Oppe El (669 students). See the Galveston Isd district page for the complete list.