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 1,197 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,197 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
L.w. Higgins High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
L.w. Higgins High School's student population of 1,197 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
L.w. Higgins High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L.w. Higgins High School is 0.60, 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
#874 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
22%
11%
Black
58%
41%
White
14%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hurricane
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L.w. Higgins High School's ranking?
L.w. Higgins High School is ranked #874 out of 1,251 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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 76%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend L.w. Higgins High School?
1,197 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, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% 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 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
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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