Belaire High School is a public school in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school is a part of the East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools.
Serving 694 students in grades 9-12, Belaire High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 694 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belaire High School's student population of 694 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
694 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1974
Colors
White, Royal blue, Orange, Burnt Orange
School Rankings
Belaire High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belaire High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1209 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
29%
11%
Black
68%
42%
White
2%
41%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Belaire Bengal Tiger
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belaire High School's ranking?
Belaire High School is ranked #1209 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Belaire High School often compared to?
Belaire High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Broadmoor Senior High School, Tara High School, Lsu Laboratory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belaire High School?
The graduation rate of Belaire High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Belaire High School?
694 students attend Belaire High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Belaire High School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belaire High School?
Belaire High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Belaire High School offer ?
Belaire High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Belaire High School part of?
Belaire High School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Belaire High School located?
Belaire High School is located in the Park Forest And LA North neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 10 other public schools located in Park Forest And LA North.
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