- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Baton Rouge, LA
Tara High School
Federal NCES profile for Tara High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220054000434
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tara High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Louisiana schools.
- #12 of 14
- high schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tara High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tara High School ranks #12 of 14 high schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054000434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+126 students YoY
Tara High School grew from 876 students in 2022-23 to 1,002 in 2023-24 (+14.4%).
Teacher FTE added 47.2 → 55.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+126 students YoY 220054000434 · Baton Rouge, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,016 enr · 21.6:1 · 64.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students)
Tara High School grew from 876 students in 2022-23 to 1,002 in 2023-24 (+14.4%). Teacher FTE added 47.2 → 55.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Tara High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baton Rouge Ma
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
1,593 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High School
1,331 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,218 students
- Idea Bridge
Idea Bridge
1,122 students
- This school
Tara High School
1,016 students
- Basis Baton Ro
Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus
888 students
What this shows Tara High School reports 1,016 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tara High School compares
Tara High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 29% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 3% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,016 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,016
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,471
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 229 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 50 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
White 4.4%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Tara High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for East Baton Rouge Parish reports $15,471 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tara High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Bridge | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus | Similar size | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Tara High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,331
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar high schools in Baton Rouge
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Standard public school
1,593 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Central High School
Standard public school
1,529 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Woodlawn High School
Standard public school
1,331 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Liberty High School
Standard public school
1,218 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Scotlandville Magnet High School
Standard public school
837 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Broadmoor Senior High School
Standard public school
791 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,016 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tara High School
How many students attend Tara High School?
Tara High School has 1,016 students enrolled. It is a high school in Baton Rouge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 876 (2022-23) → 1,002 (2023-24), up 126.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tara High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tara High School is 21.6:1, which is 29% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tara High School?
64.3% of students at Tara High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tara High School?
The largest demographic group at Tara High School is African American at 68.9% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tara High School?
Tara High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tara High School rank among high schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Tara High School ranks #12 of 14 high schools in Baton Rouge, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Baton Rouge on the city page.
What other schools are in East Baton Rouge Parish?
Besides Tara High School, East Baton Rouge Parish also operates Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students), Woodlawn High School (1,331 students), and Liberty High School (1,218 students). See the East Baton Rouge Parish district page for the complete list.