Serving 996 students in grades 9-12, L.w. Higgins High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 996 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
L.w. Higgins High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
L.w. Higgins High School's student population of 996 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
996 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
L.w. Higgins High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L.w. Higgins High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#874 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
23%
11%
Black
57%
41%
White
13%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L.w. Higgins High School's ranking?
L.w. Higgins High School is ranked #874 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are L.w. Higgins High School often compared to?
L.w. Higgins High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Ehret High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of L.w. Higgins High School?
The graduation rate of L.w. Higgins High School is 76%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend L.w. Higgins High School?
996 students attend L.w. Higgins High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of L.w. Higgins High School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of L.w. Higgins High School?
L.w. Higgins High School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does L.w. Higgins High School offer ?
L.w. Higgins High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is L.w. Higgins High School part of?
L.w. Higgins High School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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