East Baton Rouge Parish School District

1050 South Foster Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806-7221
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

East Baton Rouge Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public high schools serving 14,672 students in East Baton Rouge Parish School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Louisiana.
Public High Schools in East Baton Rouge Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Public High School in East Baton Rouge Parish School District have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Baton Rouge Magnet High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 54% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
83 Schools
401 Schools
# Students
41,043 Students
251,162 Students
# Teachers
2,498 Teachers
14,081 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

East Baton Rouge Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 187 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has increased from 68% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (LA)
#62 out of 188 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of East Baton Rouge Parish  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
22%
29%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Baton Rouge Parish  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of LA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
34%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Baton Rouge Parish  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of LA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
74%
83%
This chart display public school graduation rate of East Baton Rouge Parish  School District and public school graduation rate of LA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.62
# American Indian Students
70 Students
1,786 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,549 Students
4,123 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
5,214 Students
18,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
7%
# Black Students
28,933 Students
102,447 Students
% Black Students
71%
41%
# White Students
4,657 Students
115,998 Students
% White Students
11%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
77 Students
199 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
543 Students
6,729 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,879
1,407
# Students in K Grade:
3,499
3,953
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,419
3,915
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,305
3,890
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,165
3,857
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,140
3,978
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,999
4,270
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,092
6,444
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,072
9,783
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,851
10,312
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,243
58,463
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,633
50,270
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,339
46,780
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,407
43,840
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,038 is higher than the state median of $15,797. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,789 is higher than the state median of $15,107. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (LA)
Total Revenue
$699 MM
$10,755 MM
This chart display total revenue of East Baton Rouge Parish  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in LA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$648 MM
$10,286 MM
This chart display total spending of East Baton Rouge Parish  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in LA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,038
$15,797
This chart display average revenue per public school student in East Baton Rouge Parish  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in LA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,789
$15,107
This chart display average spending per public school student in East Baton Rouge Parish  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in LA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best East Baton Rouge Parish School District Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Magnet School
Math: 82% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2825 Government St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0520
Grades: 9-12
| 1,562 students
Rank: #22.
Lee High School
Magnet School
Math: 50% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1105 Lee Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 924-9406
Grades: 9-12
| 1,095 students
Rank: #33.
Woodlawn High School
Math: 25% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15755 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,388 students
Rank: #44.
Arlington Preparatory Academy
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
931 Dean Lee Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 766-8188
Grades: 6-12
| 76 students
Rank: #55.
Northeast High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13700 Pride-port Hudson Rd.
Pride, LA 70770
(225) 654-5808
Grades: 7-12
| 374 students
Rank: #66.
Mckinley Senior High School
Math: 8% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 East Mckinley
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 344-7696
Grades: 9-12
| 926 students
Rank: #77.
Scotlandville Magnet High School
Math: 11% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9870 Scotland Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-3715
Grades: 9-12
| 942 students
Rank: #88.
Broadmoor Senior High School
Math: 12% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10100 Goodwood Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 926-1420
Grades: 9-12
| 802 students
Rank: #99.
Istrouma High School
Magnet School
Math: 7% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3730 Winbourne
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 636-2686
Grades: 6-12
| 760 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Belaire High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12121 Tams Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-1860
Grades: 9-12
| 603 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Mentorship Steam Academy
Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
339 Florida Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
(225) 505-5013
Grades: 9-12
| 425 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Ebr Readiness Superintendent Academy
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 72nd Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 757-9679
Grades: PK-12
| 67 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Northdale Superintendent's Academy
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10755 Cletus
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-2036
Grades: K-12
| 166 students
Rank: #1414.
Idea Bridge
Charter School
Math: 4% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 North Airway Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 778-9091
Grades: K-9
| 1,179 students
Rank: #1515.
Idea Innovation
Charter School
Math: 5% | Reading: 14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7800 Innovation Park Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 249-2622
Grades: K-9
| 1,031 students
Rank: #1616.
Tara High School
Math: 6% | Reading: 9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9002 Whitehall
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 927-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 726 students
Rank: #1717.
Glen Oaks Senior High School
Math: 3% | Reading: 7%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6650 Cedar Grove Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 356-4306
Grades: 6-12
| 690 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ebr Virtual Academy
10755 Cletus Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 478-9264
Grades: PK-12
| 1,358 students
Rank: n/an/a
Idea University Prep
7802 Howell Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 888-6187
Grades: K-9
| 502 students

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 83 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 41,043 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 74% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Quick Links