Summary
Tara High School is a public high school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serving 1,002 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish school district, which is ranked 81 out of 118 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Tara High School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Louisiana high schools over the past decade, making it one of the lowest-performing schools in the state. The school struggles across various student subgroups, including female, male, African American, Hispanic, and white students, as well as English Language Learners, Special Education students, and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Tara High School's four-year graduation rate ranges from 66.7% to 83.2%, significantly lower than the state average, and its dropout rate is higher than the state average, ranging from 3.3% to 6.8%. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 21.9% to 63.9%, well above the state and district averages.
When compared to other nearby high schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish district, such as Baton Rouge Magnet High School and Liberty High School, Tara High School consistently underperforms across various metrics, including academic achievement, graduation rates, and student subgroup performance. The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranging from 61.38% to 69.63% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may contribute to the challenges it faces in supporting its student population and addressing their academic and social-emotional needs.
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