Glen Oaks High School is located in Merrydale, unincorporated East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States, near the city of Baton Rouge. The school, opened in 1960, is part of East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools. The current principal is Edward Hunter.
Serving 575 students in grades 6-12, Glen Oaks Senior 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 2% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Glen Oaks Senior High School serves the west part of Baton Rouge, LA, covering an area of approximately 8.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance to the school being around 4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glen Oaks Senior High School's student population of 575 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
575 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glen Oaks Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glen Oaks Senior High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1242 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
95%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
55-59%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glen Oaks Senior High School's ranking?
Glen Oaks Senior High School is ranked #1242 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Glen Oaks Senior High School often compared to?
Glen Oaks Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baton Rouge Magnet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glen Oaks Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Glen Oaks Senior High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Glen Oaks Senior High School?
575 students attend Glen Oaks Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Glen Oaks Senior High School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glen Oaks Senior High School?
Glen Oaks Senior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Glen Oaks Senior High School offer ?
Glen Oaks Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Glen Oaks Senior High School part of?
Glen Oaks Senior High School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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