- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Marrero, LA
L.W. Higgins High School
Federal NCES profile for L.W. Higgins High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220084000620
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L.W. Higgins High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Marrero · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.6:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
L.W. Higgins High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L.W. Higgins High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Marrero, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220084000620 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+201 students YoY
L.W. Higgins High School grew from 996 students in 2022-23 to 1,197 in 2023-24 (+20.2%).
Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 70.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+201 students YoY 220084000620 · Marrero, LA High · MID · TRAD
1,136 enr · 31.6:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students)
L.W. Higgins High School grew from 996 students in 2022-23 to 1,197 in 2023-24 (+20.2%). Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 70.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
L.W. Higgins High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonnabel Magne
Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School
2,376 students
- Kenner Discove
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
2,263 students
- John Ehret Hig
John Ehret High School
1,850 students
- Grace King Hig
Grace King High School
1,463 students
- West Jefferson
West Jefferson High School
1,438 students
- This school
L.W. Higgins High School
1,136 students
What this shows L.W. Higgins High School reports 1,136 students on the CCD universe file.
How L.W. Higgins High School compares
L.W. Higgins High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.6:1 | ▲ 88% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 12% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,136 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.6:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,136
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
31.6:1
students per teacher
- 88% above state mean
Top 99% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
154
in-school suspensions + 204 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 57.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
White 12.4%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, L.W. Higgins High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Parish reports $14,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How L.W. Higgins High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Ehret High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grace King High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L.W. Higgins High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,263
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Marrero
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,136 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~31.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about L.W. Higgins High School
How many students attend L.W. Higgins High School?
L.W. Higgins High School has 1,136 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marrero, LA. CCD year-over-year: 996 (2022-23) → 1,197 (2023-24), up 201.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L.W. Higgins High School?
The student-teacher ratio at L.W. Higgins High School is 31.6:1, which is 88% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 101% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at L.W. Higgins High School?
70.0% of students at L.W. Higgins High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L.W. Higgins High School?
The largest demographic group at L.W. Higgins High School is African American at 57.7% of enrollment, in Marrero, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L.W. Higgins High School?
L.W. Higgins High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does L.W. Higgins High School rank among public schools in Marrero?
By Resource Investment Index, L.W. Higgins High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Marrero, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marrero on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Parish?
Besides L.W. Higgins High School, Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students), Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students), and John Ehret High School (1,850 students). See the Jefferson Parish district page for the complete list.