Serious incidents run well above the district average, and this school reports across every data category — a strong sign the numbers reflect reality.
| CATEGORY | COUNT | TIER |
|---|---|---|
| Firearm or explosive possession | 4 | Serious |
| Homicide | 0 | Serious |
| Physical attack with weapon | 1 | Serious |
| Rape / sexual assault | 0 | Serious |
| Referral to law enforcement | 57 | Serious |
| Robbery with weapon | 1 | Serious |
| School-related arrest | 3 | Serious |
| Threat of attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Physical attack without weapon | 118 | Moderate |
| Robbery without weapon | 0 | Moderate |
| Threat of attack without weapon | 36 | Moderate |
| Bullying / harassment (general) | 0 | Minor |
Ballou HS ranks #112 of 112 scoreable schools in this district.
| SCHOOL | GRADES | SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette ES | PK–05 | 55 | A |
| Bancroft ES | PK–05 | 53 | A |
| Truesdell ES | PK–05 | 51 | A |
| Brent ES | PK–05 | 50 | A |
| Eaton ES | PK–05 | 50 | A |
| School Without Walls HS | 09–12 | 49 | A |
| Mann ES | PK–05 | 49 | A |
| H.D. Cooke ES | PK–05 | 48 | A |