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Tara High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
9002 Whitehall Ave,
Baton Rouge, LA
East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Luanne S. Estess
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
7%
Reading Proficiency
14%
Average GPA
3.17
Graduation Rate
60%
Niche Grade
D+
C
C-
C
C-
C-
B-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.17
Reading Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
7%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
47
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
570
Verbal
620
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
11%
State Average
10%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
202:1
Student Diversity
Male
54.7%
Female
45.3%
Black
67.4%
Hispanic
22.1%
White
6.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.2%
Two or more races
1.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Southern University & A&M College
144 Students
Louisiana State University
138 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University
113 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
103 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana
76 Students
University of New Orleans
68 Students
Grambling State University
64 Students
Loyola University New Orleans
61 Students
Baton Rouge Community College
60 Students
Louisiana Tech University
58 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
39 Students
Business
33 Students
Biology
24 Students
Computer Science
19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
16 Students
Psychology
15 Students
Small Business Management
11 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
10 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service
10 Students
Computer Software Engineering
9 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/29/2024
He school to me was great I don't see the need for any extras explanation as far as it goes the school is really good
9/15/2024
My overall experience at Tara High School has been pretty okay nothing to overwhelming. However this year being my senior year I don't feel like the school is doing much to prepare us for college.
10/24/2020
Tara is a very bright and diverse school. The students have a lot of school spirit and care about their education.
GreatSchools Reviews
3/15/2018
Although Tara High school is nestled in a nice Suburbian neighborhood it is one of the worst schools I could have possibly sent my son to. Staff is either too lazy or overworked but I’d say the latter. Seems like staff does not like to do their work and gets annoyed when asked to do so. My son curre...
6/27/2017
I would honestly give this school a 6
12/16/2015
Sit in the office for 5 or 10 minutes and you will see how unprofessional the assistant and principal are.
3/6/2014
And yes, no one cares about anything -- nobody cares about sports or clubs. Many students can't even spell vegetable. 160 of 213 seniors are failing at least one class....Parents love having heart to heart convos with administrators as they're pulling their child out or getting them from suspension...
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Mid City South
List Price Range
$140K - $2M
Homes For Sale
34
Average Home Value
$391,214
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
39%
Household Income
$97,674
% of College Grads
56.2%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
2,014 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
47.1%
Homes for Sale
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 8th to 12th
- Public
- 1st to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Drusilla Lane Park
Goodwood Park
Jefferson Highway Park
Edward Avenue Park
Independence Community Park
Old Hammond Highway Park
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Airline/Jefferson
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