Tara High School is one of several high schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools District in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It is located in the Tara Neighborhood of Baton Rouge. Tara High School is located at 9002 Whitehall Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. The school opened during the 1970–71 school year.
Serving 1,016 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 11% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,016 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tara High School serves the southern part of Baton Rouge, LA, covering an area of approximately 47.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tara High School's student population of 1,016 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,016 students
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Motto
BUILDING LEADERS TO GROW THE COMMUNITY
School Rankings
Tara 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 Tara High School is 0.47, 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
#1155 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
24%
11%
Black
69%
42%
White
4%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
82.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.5%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold, Cardinal
School Mascot
Troy
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tara High School's ranking?
Tara High School is ranked #1155 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Tara High School often compared to?
Tara High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodlawn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tara High School?
The graduation rate of Tara High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Tara High School?
1,016 students attend Tara High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Tara High School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tara High School?
Tara High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tara High School offer ?
Tara High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tara High School part of?
Tara High School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Tara High School located?
Tara High School is located in the Mid City South neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 10 other public schools located in Mid City South.
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