L. W. Higgins High School is a high school in Marrero, a community in unincorporated Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is a part of the Jefferson Parish Public School System. The school serves several communities. Its service area includes all of Avondale, Bridge City, Waggaman, and Westwego.
Serving 1,136 students in grades 9-12, L.w. Higgins High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,136 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 69% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: L.W. Higgins High School serves the northwest part of Marrero, LA, encompassing an area of approximately 64.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.8 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum of 10.7 miles to the furthest edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
L.w. Higgins High School's student population of 1,136 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,136 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Rankings
L.w. Higgins High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L.w. Higgins High School is 0.59, 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
#985 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
25%
11%
Black
58%
42%
White
12%
41%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
69%
82.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Hurricane
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L.w. Higgins High School's ranking?
L.w. Higgins High School is ranked #985 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are L.w. Higgins High School often compared to?
L.w. Higgins High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Ehret High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of L.w. Higgins High School?
The graduation rate of L.w. Higgins High School is 69%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend L.w. Higgins High School?
1,136 students attend L.w. Higgins High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of L.w. Higgins High School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of L.w. Higgins High School?
L.w. Higgins High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does L.w. Higgins High School offer ?
L.w. Higgins High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is L.w. Higgins High School part of?
L.w. Higgins High School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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