Summary
East Baton Rouge Laboratory Academy, also known as EBR Lab, was a high school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. Established in 2007 and closed 2013, it offered a college preparatory program with smaller class sizes.
| East Baton Rouge Laboratory Academy | |
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| Address | |
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3730 Winbourne Avenue , 70805 United States | |
| Coordinates | 30°28′37″N 91°09′07″W / 30.477°N 91.152°W |
| Information | |
| Established | 2007 |
| Closed | 2013 |
| School district | East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools |
| Principal | Paul Jackson, December 2011-2012
Molly Williams, July 2009-Dec 2011 David Zielinski, 2007-2009 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | max of 100 students per grade level |
| Average class size | 20 |
| Color(s) | royal blue, black, white |
| Slogan | E.L.A. (Excellence In Responsibility, Leaders in Respect, Absolutely Motivated) |
| Athletics | basketball, track, bowling |
| Mascot | Pelicans |
| Nickname | Dat Lab |
| Website | http://ebrlab.ebrschools.org/ |
History edit
East Baton Rouge Laboratory Academy was one of East Baton Rouge Parish School System's first two autonomous schools, which have more flexibility than a traditional school but less than a charter school,[1] opened in August 2007.[2] The school's first graduating class was in 2011. The school closed in 2013.[3][4]
Curriculum edit
EBR Lab offered a rigorous college preparatory curriculum.
Extracurricular activities edit
The school's athletic program included boys and girls basketball, boys and girls track and field, cross country, girls volleyball, bowling, and golf
References edit
- ^ "Autonomous School Network Plan Approved by School Board". East Baton Rouge Parish School System. 2007-02-01. Archived from the original on 2010-07-17. Retrieved 2009-09-23.
- ^ Lussier, Charles (2008-10-07). "Poised for greatness". The Advocate. p. 1B.
- ^ "East Baton Rouge Laboratory Academy (Closed 2013) Profile (2020-21) | Baton Rouge, LA". Public School Review. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
- ^ "School Board Votes To Close EBR Lab Academy". KPEL 96.5. May 4, 2012.
External links edit
- East Baton Rouge Laboratory Academy