Enrollment
1,016
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220054000434
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 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 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Louisiana schools.
- #12 of 14
- high schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 26
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.3%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tara High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tara High School
Tara High School is a higher-need, large high school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, enrolling 1,016 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.6:1 is larger than about 91% of Louisiana schools and 29% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.3% lands close to the Louisiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,016 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,330 Louisiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 166 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #157, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 254 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 274 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,016 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 50 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Baton Rouge's high schools, it stands alongside Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students): Tara High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.6:1 vs 19.9:1).
East Baton Rouge Parish also operates Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students) and Woodlawn High School (1,331 students) alongside Tara High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tara High School compares
Tara High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Baton Rouge Parish, which includes Tara High School.
$15,604
Per student
-5%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 24.4%
Federal 21.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,016 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Tara High School a good school?
Tara High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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