Glen Oaks High School is located in Merrydale, unincorporated East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States, near the city of Baton Rouge. The school, opened in 1960, is part of East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools. The current principal is Edward Hunter.
Serving 575 students in grades 6-12, Glen Oaks Senior 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 2% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glen Oaks Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Glen Oaks Senior High School's student population of 575 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
575 students
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
1960
Colors
Black, Red
School Rankings
Glen Oaks Senior 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 Glen Oaks Senior High School is 0.10, 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
#1242 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
95%
42%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
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: Tiger
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glen Oaks Senior High School's ranking?
Glen Oaks Senior High School is ranked #1242 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Glen Oaks Senior High School often compared to?
Glen Oaks Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baton Rouge Magnet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glen Oaks Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Glen Oaks Senior High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Glen Oaks Senior High School?
575 students attend Glen Oaks Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Glen Oaks Senior High School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glen Oaks Senior High School?
Glen Oaks Senior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Glen Oaks Senior High School offer ?
Glen Oaks Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Glen Oaks Senior High School part of?
Glen Oaks Senior High School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
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