For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,769 students in 70072, LA.
The top ranked public high schools in 70072, LA are Fisher Middle/high School, John Ehret High School and L.w. Higgins High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 70072 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 70072, LA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 70072 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fisher Middle/high School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 70072, LA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fisher Middle/high School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2590 Barataria Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 689-3665
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 689-3665
Grades: 6-12
| 494 students
Rank: #22.
John Ehret High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Patriot St.
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-7651
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-7651
Grades: 9-12
| 2,078 students
Rank: #33.
L.w. Higgins High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7201 Lapalco Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-2273
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-2273
Grades: 9-12
| 1,197 students
Rank: n/an/a
Joseph A. Cuillier Sr. Career Center
Vocational School
1429-b Ames Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-6963
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-6963
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
70072, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Douglass Academy For Career Preparation (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4300 Patriot St
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 368-5962
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 368-5962
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
2820 Mt Kennedy Drive
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-4739
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-4739
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
2001 Bonnie Ann Drive
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-4941
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-4941
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 70072, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in 70072, LA include Fisher Middle/high School, John Ehret High School and L.w. Higgins High School.
How many public high schools are located in 70072?
4 public high schools are located in 70072.
What is the racial composition of students in 70072?
70072 public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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