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Welcome to Ballou STAY Opportunity Academy, where we believe:
‘It’s Never Too Late to Earn Your High School Diploma’
Ballou STAY Opportunity Academy offers traditional diploma programming through Summit Personalized Learning, an instructional program that integrates high-quality, individualized, digital learning in all core subjects. Summit offers specialized programming to prepare our students for college and the workplace; empowering our young adults with the career skills to succeed in the real world. In addition to cosmetology, barbering and early childhood vocational training programs, Ballou STAY Opportunity Academy offers the National External Diploma Program, a high school diploma program for the adults over the age of 23 years of age and older. Our commitment to our students goes beyond academic achievement, we empower our students’ transition to life after receiving a high school diploma or certification.
Recent News
No School Monday October 9 2023
DC Public Schools and Central Office will be closed on Monday, October 9 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
BALLOU HIGH SCHOOL’S FAMILY FOOD MARKET
Join us to receive a variety of fresh produce and shelf-stable items provided by Capital Area Food Bank at no cost.
Back to School Night
We can’t wait to meet all of our parents/guardians on September 21. 5-7pm.
Ballou S.T.A.Y. held is 33rd Graduation Ceremony at Lisner Auditorium
Here is the link to photos of that special day. Thanks everyone for their help with making sure our graduation was as memorable as can be!