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Belaire High School

12121 Tams Drive, Baton Rouge, LA, 70815

About Belaire High School

Belaire High School is a public high school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish School District and serves students in grades 9 through 12. There are 16 high schools in the district, and Belaire High School is one of them. With about 800 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 15:1, it's easy for students to learn in the classroom. The school offers a lot of different academic programs, such as core classes and Advanced Placement® classes. About 55% of students take AP® classes, which lets them learn at a level that is similar to college, and it is one of the best High School in "Louisiana" . The school has a lot of different kinds of students. About 98% of them are not white, and about 66% of them don't have a lot of money. The test results show that 2% of students are good at math and 15% are good at reading. Students also take standardized tests like the SAT and ACT to help them get ready for college. The amount of money per student is in line with what is normal for the district and helps with teaching programs.

Belaire High School Contact Information

Address

12121 Tams Drive, Baton Rouge, LA, 70815

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Phone

(225) 272-1860

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 2%
Reading 15%
State average proficiency is 2% in Math and 15% in Reading.
55
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
808
Total Students
$59151
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 149 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Belaire High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.98%
Asian 0.62%
Hispanic 27.35%
Black 69.31%
Two+ Races 0.37%
Native Am. 0.12%
White
1.98%
Asian
0.62%
Hispanic
27.35%
Black
69.31%
Two+ Races
0.37%
Native Am.
0.12%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 808
45.05%
364 Female
54.95%
444 Male

Student Population

808 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

269 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Belaire High School's campus is going to get a lot of new technology, including a new commercial-grade kitchen to support its growing culinary arts program. Students in the Entertainment Technology department are getting real-world experience with new filmmaking and radio production tools, which will help them get jobs in digital media. The school has also put more emphasis on industry-based certifications, so students can graduate with professional credentials in fields like business management and robotics.

FAQ

Q1. What changes are being made to the facilities for vocational training?

Ans. Belaire High School is putting in a brand-new commercial kitchen to improve the culinary arts training for its students.

Q2. Can students in school get certifications that are recognized by the industry?

Ans. Students in school can get certifications in fields that are in high demand, such as business management, robotics, and digital media.

Q3. Does the school put a lot of importance on the ACT test?

Ans. The school has special ACT prep classes to help students get state scholarships.

Q4. What kinds of digital production jobs are out there?

Ans. The Entertainment Technology program lets students use professional equipment to make movies and radio shows.

Q5. How does the school recognize students who help others?

Ans. Recent events have honored school students for being leaders and actively helping out in community service projects.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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