Belaire High School

12121 Tams Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 765 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 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to 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 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 765 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Belaire High School's student population of 765 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
765 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Belaire 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 Belaire High School is 0.46, 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.
This School
State Level (LA)
#1195 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Belaire High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Belaire High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Belaire High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
4%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Belaire High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
29%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Belaire High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
68%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Belaire High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Belaire High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Belaire High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Belaire High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
60-64%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Belaire High School and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Belaire High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Belaire High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #1195 out of 1,251 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 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 32% LA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belaire High School?
The graduation rate of Belaire High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Belaire High School?
765 students attend Belaire High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Belaire High School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belaire High School?
Belaire High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 765 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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