East Baton Rouge Laboratory Academy

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
Address
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3730 Winbourne Avenue

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70805

United States
Coordinates30°28′37″N 91°09′07″W / 30.477°N 91.152°W / 30.477; -91.152
Information
Established2007
Closed2013
School districtEast Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools
PrincipalPaul Jackson, December 2011-2012

Molly Williams, July 2009-Dec 2011

David Zielinski, 2007-2009
Grades9-12
Enrollmentmax of 100 students per grade level
Average class size20
Color(s)royal blue, black, white
SloganE.L.A. (Excellence In Responsibility, Leaders in Respect, Absolutely Motivated)
Athleticsbasketball, track, bowling
MascotPelicans
NicknameDat Lab
Websitehttp://ebrlab.ebrschools.org/

History

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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

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EBR Lab offered a rigorous college preparatory curriculum.

Extracurricular activities

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The school's athletic program included boys and girls basketball, boys and girls track and field, cross country, girls volleyball, bowling, and golf

References

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  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ Lussier, Charles (2008-10-07). "Poised for greatness". The Advocate. p. 1B.
  3. ^ "East Baton Rouge Laboratory Academy (Closed 2013) Profile (2020-21) | Baton Rouge, LA". Public School Review. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
  4. ^ "School Board Votes To Close EBR Lab Academy". KPEL 96.5. May 4, 2012.
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