Tara High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,137 middle and high school students from grades 8-12
- Ranks 263rd out of 290 high schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Luanne S. Estess
- Fax: (225) 928-0122
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- East Baton Rouge Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,662
- Graduation Rate: 55.1%
- Dropout Rate: 11.2%
- Students Per Teacher: 13.4
- Enrolled Students: 42,307
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,137
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 76.6
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 565 (49.7%)
- Females: 572 (50.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 69 (6.1%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 733 (64.5%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 802 (70.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.09% |
| Black | 962 | 84.6% |
| Asian | 19 | 1.7% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 1.8% |
| White | 134 | 11.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 8th Grade | 102 | 9.0% |
| 9th Grade | 382 | 33.6% |
| 10th Grade | 291 | 25.6% |
| 11th Grade | 172 | 15.1% |
| 12th Grade | 190 | 16.7% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 58%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:39%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 17 Years
- Average Salary: $45,976
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $38,918 | 23% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $48,093 | 77% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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