Serving 603 students in grades 9-12, Belaire 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 603 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belaire High School's student population of 603 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
603 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Belaire High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belaire High School is 0.44, 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
#1115 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
24%
9%
Black
71%
42%
White
2%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belaire High School's ranking?
Belaire High School is ranked #1115 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Belaire High School often compared to?
Belaire High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Broadmoor Senior High School, Tara High School, Lsu Laboratory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belaire High School?
The graduation rate of Belaire High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Belaire High School?
603 students attend Belaire High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Belaire High School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belaire High School?
Belaire High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Belaire High School offer ?
Belaire High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Belaire High School part of?
Belaire High School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Belaire High School located?
Belaire High School is located in the Park Forest And LA North neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 10 other public schools located in Park Forest And LA North.
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