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Tara High School

9002 Whitehall, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, United States
+1 (225) 927-6100
1.1
Overall Rating

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Tara High School Overview

About This School

Tara High School is a public high in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serving 1,016 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 14% in ELA and 7% in math. The school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 69 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $53,504. Guidance services are managed with a ratio of 254 students per counselor. Students at the school are 54% male and 46% female. The demographic breakdown includes 69% Black, 24% Hispanic, 4% White, 1% Asian, and 1% Two or More Races.

1,016
Total Students
Grade 9-12
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
69 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts14%
Mathematics7%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
Grade 9-12
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
Students per Counselor
254:1

Tara High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

14%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 35%State Avg: 40%
7%
Mathematics
City Avg: 23%State Avg: 31%
N/A
Science

Class Information

14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 25.8:1
State Avg: 17:1
254
Students per Counselor

Tara High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
69

Average Teacher Salary

$53,504
City Avg: $59,500
State Avg: $61,043

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
Students per Counselor254:1

Tara High School Student Demographics

Student Body

53.94%
Male
46.06%
Female
Total Enrollment: 1,016 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White4.43%
Hispanic23.82%
Asian1.48%
Black68.9%
Two or More Races1.08%
Native American0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tara High School

Q: What is Tara High School?

A: Tara High School is a high public located in Baton Rouge.

Q: How many students attend Tara High School?

A: Tara High School has approximately 1,016 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Tara High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Tara High School is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Tara High School

Tara High School is a public high in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serving 1,016 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 14% in ELA and 7% in math. The school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 69 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $53,504. Guidance services are managed with a ratio of 254 students per counselor. Students at the school are 54% male and 46% female. The demographic breakdown includes 69% Black, 24% Hispanic, 4% White, 1% Asian, and 1% Two or More Races.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: . See methodology →
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About Tara High School - Baton Rouge, LA

Quick Facts about Tara High School
School NameTara High School
School Typepublic
Grade LevelsGrade 9-12
Location9002 Whitehall, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, Baton Rouge, LA
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
Phone+1 (225) 927-6100
Total Students1,016
Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
Full-Time Teachers69
Rating1.1/10
ELA Proficiency14%
Math Proficiency7%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about Tara High School

What is Tara High School?

Tara High School is a high public located in Baton Rouge.

How many students attend Tara High School?

Tara High School has approximately 1,016 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tara High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Tara High School is 14:1.

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