L.W. HIGGINS HIGH SCHOOL
L.W. Higgins High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Jefferson Parish school district, located in Marrero, LA with about 1,302 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 54 teachers, L.W. Higgins High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
L.W. Higgins High School, located on Lapalco Boulevard in Marrero, Louisiana, serves as a significant public secondary institution within the Jefferson Parish Public School System. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. In addition to a core curriculum, Higgins offers various extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and career-readiness initiatives designed to foster both personal development and academic achievement among its students.
Beyond its standard academic offerings, L.W. Higgins is often recognized for its efforts to engage the local community and provide specialized pathways for students interested in vocational and technical fields. By balancing traditional education with practical training, the school aims to equip graduates with the skills necessary to navigate the modern workforce or higher education. As a central educational hub in the Marrero area, the school remains a focal point for student life and community involvement in Jefferson Parish.
For more information, contact L.W. Higgins High School at (504) 341-2273 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Marrero, LA 70072-4598
(504) 341-2273
L.W. HIGGINS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Marrero, LA with about 1,302 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jefferson Parish
- Total Students:
- 1,302
- Teachers:
- 54
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,302 students
- Black or African American
- 63.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.0%
- White
- 14.7%
- Asian
- 4.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.