How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Fisher Middle/High School | L.W. Higgins High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lafitte, LA | Marrero, LA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 498 | 1,136 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.8:1 | 20.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.8% | 72.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Fisher Middle/High School | L.W. Higgins High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,155 | $14,155 |
| District | Jefferson Parish | Jefferson Parish |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Fisher Middle/High School | L.W. Higgins High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73.9% | 12.4% |
| African American | 3.0% | 57.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% | 24.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 2.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Fisher Middle/High School | L.W. Higgins High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 239:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.5% | 49.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 27 | 154 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.