About Our School

Ballard High School is a proud community of learners that is supported by a passionate group of parents and alumni to provide a rigorous education for all of our students.  We believe strongly that engaging students in school through academies, pathways, performing arts, athletics and activities increases their learning opportunities.  Simply stated, students who get involved at Ballard High School, perform better at Ballard High School.

Ballard offers a wide variety of Academic Academies/Pathways, Advanced Placement Courses, UW in the High School Courses, and CTE courses to challenge students and prepare them for college and life. 

Our Mission

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"Ballard High School is an inclusive, supportive community that cultivates a tradition of excellence for all students." ~adopted May, 2008

Our Vision

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• All students will develop positive relationships with adults and students at Ballard High School through academic, extracurricular, and social opportunities.
• All students will receive support – academic, social, cultural – in order to take on the challenges they will face, including college, career, and other endeavors.
• All students and families will join with Ballard High School to engage as partners in supporting and strengthening the school and greater community.
• All students will develop individual strengths, achieve academic excellence, and be recognized for their successes.

 Our Foundation

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As the oldest high school in Seattle, Ballard has a proud tradition of excellence.  The Ballard High School Foundation is comprised of proud graduates of Ballard High School and our supporters.  
Past projects funded by the Foundation include the Greenhouse, the Earl Kelly Performing Arts Center Sound System, the BHS Library, the Orre Nobles Art Collection, Athletic Supplies, Music Supplies and the Henry Bendele Strength Facility.
Current projects for the Foundation include an Endowment and the GAINS Project to assist struggling students.
For more information, please visit the Ballard Foundation Website or contact the Executive Director, Dick Lee at rjlee@seattleschools.org