At a glance
Reported students
1,016
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
69.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana high enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 274 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
454.5
Tara High School: 1,016 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
14.7:1 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
- 727
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about Tara High School
Tara 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 1,016 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 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, 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 (68.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.8%). English learners represent 14% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. 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 Tara High School
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 69.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.17
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.05
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.4%
- Hispanic23.8%
- Black68.9%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.1%
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.
Scotlandville Magnet High School
High · Grades 09–12
837 reported students
Liberty High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,218 reported students
Broadmoor Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
791 reported students
Woodlawn High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,331 reported students
Belaire High School
High · Grades 09–12
694 reported students
McKinley Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
669 reported students
Public schools near Tara High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmoor Senior High School High · East Baton Rouge Parish | 09–12 | 791 | 1 mi |
| Collegiate Baton Rouge High · Charter · Collegiate Baton Rouge | 09–12 | 530 | 1.9 mi |
| GEO Next Generation High School High · Charter · GEO Next Generation High School | 09–12 | 478 | 3.1 mi |
| Louisiana Rebirth Blended Learning Academy High · Charter · Louisiana Rebirth Blended Learning Academy | 09–12 | 444 | 3.2 mi |
| Belaire High School High · East Baton Rouge Parish | 09–12 | 694 | 3.3 mi |
| Arlington Preparatory Academy High · East Baton Rouge Parish | 06–12 | 94 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tara High School
What grades does Tara High School serve?
Tara High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in East Baton Rouge Parish.
How many students attend Tara High School?
Tara High School reported 1,016 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 274 Louisiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 727 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tara High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 1,016 students and 69.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 14.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Tara High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tara High School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Tara High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
69.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Tara High School in?
Tara High School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish, based in Baton Rouge, LA, which operates 74 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Tara High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Broadmoor Senior High School (1 mi), Collegiate Baton Rouge (1.9 mi), GEO Next Generation High School (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.