Ballard High

Ballard High School strives to meet the needs of students, parents, and the community through the implementation of a rigorous and disciplined academic environment as we continue to build upon a long-standing tradition of excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics. Ballard continues to rank among the top schools in the state for a number of National Merit Finalists and Governor’s Scholars Program participants. Ballard has some of the highest state assessment scores of all Jefferson County non-selective schools, and students annually outperform Kentucky and U.S. averages on the SAT, Advanced Placement (AP), and ACT tests. Ballard is leading the way in the Academies of Louisville initiative as one of the 11 original JCPS high schools that opened as a wall-to-wall Academy school.

With ten pathway options across three different Academies, Ballard students have the opportunity to pursue programs that personally interest them. Students across all Academies benefit from unique experiences, such as hands-on training and mentoring from industry professionals. These experiences give them real world skills and practical knowledge and provide an advantage for college and career success.

School Highlights

• Through Ballard’s diverse curriculum program, all students will have the opportunity for a positive educational experience that is tailored to meet their evolving stages of cognitive development.
• Ballard offers an ever-expanding list of AP courses as well as the Advance Program (Gifted and Talented), Honors Program, and Exceptional Child Education (ECE) Program.
• Ballard 101
  • For ninth-grade students
  • Semester-long course that supports student efforts, encourages student success, and improves personal and academic skills
  • Helps students make informed coursework decisions
  • Assists in individual postsecondary planning
• Recent pathway additions: Allied Health and Retail Services/Fashion