Tara High School
School Overview
Tara High School is a public school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It is a school in East Baton Rouge Parish School District district.
According to the Louisiana state assessment result, 36% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 52% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,041 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 74 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,041 students are attending Tara High School. By gender, there are 557 and 484 female students at the school.
Teachers & Staffs
Total 74 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Tara High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. 94.6% of teachers are certified. 83.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 74 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 70 | 94.6% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 4 | 5.4% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 9 | 12.2% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 4.1% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 260 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 141,130 Households |
| Population | 367,085 |
| Male | 179,724 |
| Female | 196,589 |
| Child Population | 112,622 |
| Total Housing Units | 168,358 Units |
| Average House Value | $192,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $930 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.70% |
| Average Household Income | $52,788 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.07% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Tara High School offers 7 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 55 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 254 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Tara High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 7 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 55 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 20 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 19 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 53 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 254 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in East Baton Rouge Parish
In East Baton Rouge Parish, 84 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana
44 private schools are serving students in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.