Ambassadors Preparatory Academy vs Ball H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy
Galveston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
167 students
Ball H S
Galveston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,905 students
| Measure | Ambassadors Preparatory Academy Galveston, Texas | Ball H S Galveston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4264 of 4,686 | #1213 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #43118 of 50,301 | #12827 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 167 | 1,905 |
| Enrollment | 167 | 1,905 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 69.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 33% |
| city | Galveston | Galveston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ball H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 22.7).
- •Ball H S does better on math proficiency (33% vs 17%).
- •Ball H S does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Ball H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.1% vs 83.8%).
- •Ambassadors Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.3).
- •Ball H S is the larger school with 1,905 students compared with 167.
- •Ambassadors Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Ball H S is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ambassadors Preparatory Academy better than Ball H S?
On the Success Index (US), Ball H S ranks higher (32.2 vs 22.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ambassadors Preparatory Academy and Ball H S?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Galveston and Galveston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy: 167. Ball H S: 1,905. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ambassadors Preparatory Academy and Ball H S rank in Texas?
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy is 4264th of 4,686 and Ball H S is 1213th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).