Tara High School, LA
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12
9002 Whitehall, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 927-6100
How Tara High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score37
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Tara High School
996Students
100%Low-Income Students
57Teachers
17 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 54% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 29% | 20% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 27% | 17% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 24% | 16% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 20% | 18% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 78% | 42% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 5% | 47% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14% | 6% | 22% |
| Other | 1% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Tara High School
42%Math Proficiency
43%Reading Proficiency
42%Average Proficiency
86%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 69% | 50% |
| Male | 40% | 62% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 42% | 66% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 44% | 57% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 50% | 73% | 54% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 50% | 49% | 43% |
| Limited English | 25% | 46% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 40% | 61% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 35% | 39% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Tara High School
53%Overall Rate
47%Low-Income
20%Limited English
34%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 57% | 71% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 30% | 76% | 79% |
Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
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Colleges near Tara High School, LA
Hosanna Christian Academy
1 miles, N
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1 miles, N
St Lillian Academy
1 miles, NW
Our Lady of Mercy Elementary School
2 miles, NW