Enrollment
1,136
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220084000620
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 31/100 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
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.6:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+88% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How L.W. Higgins High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at L.W. Higgins High School
L.W. Higgins High School is a higher-need, large high school in Marrero, Louisiana, enrolling 1,136 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.6:1 is larger than about 99% of Louisiana schools and 88% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Louisiana, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,136 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 91 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #47.
Its student body is led by African American (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 59/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 358 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,136 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 19 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Marrero's high schools, it stands alongside John Ehret High School (1,850 students): L.W. Higgins High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (31.6:1 vs 30.3:1).
Jefferson Parish also operates Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School (2,376 students) and Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (2,263 students) alongside L.W. Higgins High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How L.W. Higgins High School compares
L.W. Higgins High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,675
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,376
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Parish, which includes L.W. Higgins High School.
$16,675
Per student
+2%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 31.1%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,136 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~31.6:1)
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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.
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 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is L.W. Higgins High School a good school?
L.W. Higgins High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Louisiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Louisiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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