D−
Tara High School
PublicHighGrades 9–12
9002 Whitehall, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 · (225) 927-6100 · Part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District
Students
1,016
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
69%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Tara High School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 31 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 25.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency6%
State average 28.7%
Reading / language arts9%
State average 40.2%
Location
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9002 Whitehall, Baton Rouge
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9313
Grade 10295
Grade 11199
Grade 12209
Enrollment over time
808’20
726’21
876’22
1,002’23
1,016’24
Up 25.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 69%Hispanic 24%White 4%Asian 1%Two or more races 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.