Ball H S
Galveston, TX · Galveston ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, small
1,190th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 29%· Stable
4115 AVE O, Galveston, TX 77550
(409)766-5700NCES ID 482028001996Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Ball H S 1,190th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 29% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 28th in 2019 to 29th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,304 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,951 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39.8% | 46.0% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| White | 27.6% | 27.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 25.1% | 22.3% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 2.4% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.2% | 1.8% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 4.1% | 0.3% | ▼ 3.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $294K in zip 77550 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Ball H S in?
Ball H S is part of the Galveston ISD district in Galveston, Texas.
Is Ball H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ball H S 1,190th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 29% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Ball H S?
Hispanic 46%, White 27%, Black 22%, Two or more races 2% (1,951 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ball H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77550 is $294K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.