Tara High School vs. Woodlawn High School
Should I attend Tara High School or Woodlawn High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Tara High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Woodlawn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 726 students in grades 9-12, Tara 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% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,388 students in grades 9-12, Woodlawn High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
726 students
1,388 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
70 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1196 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#705 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Graduation Rate
60%
74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
254
393
Grade 10 Students
156
334
Grade 11 Students
162
365
Grade 12 Students
154
296
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
16%
15%
% Black
74%
60%
% White
6%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%