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Belaire High School

Grades 09–12 · Baton Rouge, LA · NCES 220054000349

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12121 Tams Drive · Baton Rouge, LA 70815

At a glance

Reported students

694

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

53.84

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Louisiana high enrollment

62nd percentile

Compared with 274 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

454.5

Belaire High School: 694 reported students.

State peer staffing position

39th percentile

12.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
603
Teachers (FTE)
48
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1

What the reported data says about Belaire High School

Belaire High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Baton Rouge. It is one of 74 current school records connected to East Baton Rouge Parish. NCES reports 694 students for 2024–25.

Among 274 high schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 575 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, close to the Louisiana median of 14.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (67.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.5%). English learners represent 18.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Belaire High School

  1. 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 53.84 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
18.1%
Students with disabilities
12.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch
71.6%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
3
Nurses (FTE)
0.25
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
1.06

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White1.9%
  • Hispanic28.5%
  • Black67.9%
  • Asian0.7%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial0.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

7 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in East Baton Rouge Parish

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

McKinley Senior High School

High · Grades 09–12

669 reported students

Broadmoor Senior High School

High · Grades 09–12

791 reported students

Glen Oaks Senior High School

High · Grades 06–12

575 reported students

Istrouma High School

High · Grades 06–12

556 reported students

Scotlandville Magnet High School

High · Grades 09–12

837 reported students

Helix Mentorship and Maritime Academy

High · Grades 09–13

504 reported students

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