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Episcopal High School

3200 Woodland Ridge Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70816-0708 -

School Notes Overview:

As a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana, Episcopal High School of Baton Rouge nurtures and develops the whole child -- spiritually, intellectually, morally, physically and artistically -- through challenging academic and co-curricular programs which prepare our graduates for college and for purposeful lives. It now serves students in grades PK-12. The low student/teacher ratio of 11:1 allows a relationship between student and teacher that recognizes the personal needs and individual levels of achievement. Episcopal works within the framework of a fully accredited college entrance curriculum. The primary goal is to develop honest, alert, intellectually curious, and academically disciplined students. Instruction is traditional in that it demands facts, principles, and methods, yet it is flexible in that it considers each student’s capabilities and interests....

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School Overview:

	Episcopal High School
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)	National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Episcopal
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
Student Body
Total Students	1099 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(LA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	11%	22%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 17 students
	Kind - 47 students
	Grade 1 - 44 students
	Grade 2 - 70 students
	Grade 3 - 62 students
	Grade 4 - 64 students
	Grade 5 - 68 students
	Grade 6 - 88 students
	Grade 7 - 99 students
	Grade 8 - 94 students
	Grade 9 - 111 students
	Grade 10 - 116 students
	Grade 11 - 112 students
	Grade 12 - 107 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	89 teachers
	This School	(LA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:12	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	175 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours

School Notes:

As a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana, Episcopal High School of Baton Rouge nurtures and develops the whole child -- spiritually, intellectually, morally, physically and artistically -- through challenging academic and co-curricular programs which prepare our graduates for college and for purposeful lives. It now serves students in grades PK-12. The low student/teacher ratio of 11:1 allows a relationship between student and teacher that recognizes the personal needs and individual levels of achievement. Episcopal works within the framework of a fully accredited college entrance curriculum. The primary goal is to develop honest, alert, intellectually curious, and academically disciplined students. Instruction is traditional in that it demands facts, principles, and methods, yet it is flexible in that it considers each student’s capabilities and interests.
Profile last updated: 02/05/2007

In the News:

Bulletins for Nov. 7, 2009 (The Advocate)
posted on November 8, 2009 at 06:05:31 am
Radionthon/Harvest Fest: 7 a.m., WTQT 94.9, 3313 Government St., celebrating the radio station’s four-year anniversary. Donators will get food, live gospel music and, for donations of $35 or more, a chance to win a 2009 Suzuki. The winner will be announced Dec. 5. (225) 343-1075.
Meet six who could become the next Episcopal bishop of La. (The Advocate)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 05:02:34 am
Bishop Charles E. Jenkins retires at year’s end and Diocese of Louisiana delegates will meet Dec. 5 to pick his successor. The excerpts on this page came from longer biographies found online at http://www.edola.org . The diocese will introduce the candidates during receptions from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Episcopal High School, 3200 Woodland ...
UGA awards variety of scholarships (The Red and Black)
posted on July 30, 2009 at 01:40:19 pm
The University has awarded several scholarships for students as the fall semester approaches. Here is a list of students and the various scholarships.
Charter interviews 2 for principal (The News Journal)
posted on June 25, 2009 at 08:38:01 am
The Charter School of Wilmington's board of directors has interviewed two more candidates in its search for a new president.
Episcopal High headmaster gives notice (The Advocate)
posted on June 14, 2009 at 05:02:42 am
Episcopal High School’s headmaster announced she’s resigning after leading one of Baton Rouge’s most prestigious schools for four years, although she will stay on through next summer while the school seeks her successor.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (70816)	School Zip (70816)	(LA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	37,361 people	4,464,238 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	41%	16%
Population Average Age	31 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$42,220	$34,494
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.9 rooms	5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	29 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	48% / 52%	61% / 39%