Serving 876 students in grades 9-12, Tara High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 876 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tara High School's student population of 876 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
876 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tara High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tara High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1188 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
22%
11%
Black
67%
41%
White
6%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tara High School's ranking?
Tara High School is ranked #1188 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Tara High School often compared to?
Tara High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodlawn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tara High School?
The graduation rate of Tara High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Tara High School?
876 students attend Tara High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Tara High School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tara High School?
Tara High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tara High School offer ?
Tara High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tara High School part of?
Tara High School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Tara High School located?
Tara High School is located in the Mid City South neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 10 other public schools located in Mid City South.
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