TARA HIGH SCHOOL

Tara High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish school district, located in Baton Rouge, LA with about 1,043 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 66 teachers, Tara High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Tara High School, located on Whitehall Avenue in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serves as a significant educational hub within the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is known for its focus on providing a structured learning environment, emphasizing academic core subjects while also offering various extracurricular programs, including athletics, arts, and career-oriented pathways that aim to engage students in their specific areas of interest.

Like many schools in the region, Tara High School is deeply integrated into the local community, working to foster a culture of school spirit and student development. The school’s administration and faculty focus on addressing the unique needs of its student population through a variety of academic support services and community partnerships. By prioritizing both educational standards and student extracurricular involvement, Tara High School strives to cultivate a well-rounded student body equipped to navigate the challenges of the modern world after graduation.

For more information, contact Tara High School at (225) 927-6100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.