Ballston Spa High School is a public high school located in Ballston Spa, New York, United States. It is part of the Ballston Spa Central School District, which covers the towns of Ballston, Milton, and Malta in Saratoga County.
Serving 1,288 students in grades 9-12, Ballston Spa Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). 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: 88% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- 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
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
Year Founded
1998
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 25, 2026
School Motto
Educating Everyone Takes Everyone
School Rankings
Ballston Spa Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 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
#590 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
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
88%
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
School Notes
- School Mascot: Scottie Dog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ballston Spa Senior High School's ranking?
Ballston Spa Senior High School is ranked #590 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 88%, which is higher 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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