Serving 494 students in grades 6-12, Fisher Middle/high School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fisher Middle/high School's student population of 494 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
494 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Fisher Middle/high School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fisher Middle/high School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#407 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
11%
Black
2%
41%
White
74%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fisher Middle/high School's ranking?
Fisher Middle/high School is ranked #407 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Fisher Middle/high School often compared to?
Fisher Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fisher Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Fisher Middle/high School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Fisher Middle/high School?
494 students attend Fisher Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Fisher Middle/high School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fisher Middle/high School?
Fisher Middle/high School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fisher Middle/high School offer ?
Fisher Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fisher Middle/high School part of?
Fisher Middle/high School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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