How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ball H S | Central Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Galveston, TX | Galveston, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,905 | 785 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 12.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 70.8% | 79.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ball H S | Central Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,689 | $13,689 |
| District | Galveston Isd | Galveston Isd |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ball H S | Central Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26.0% | 20.8% |
| African American | 21.7% | 27.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.7% | 46.8% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.3% | 3.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ball H S | Central Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 22 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 303.3:1 | 785:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 49.0% | 33.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 508 | 91 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.