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
editEast 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
editEBR Lab offered a rigorous college preparatory curriculum.
Extracurricular activities
editThe 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.
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