John Ehret High School vs. L.w. Higgins High School
Should you attend John Ehret High School or L.w. Higgins High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
John Ehret High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Diversity
L.w. Higgins High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,078 students in grades 9-12, John Ehret 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% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 1,197 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 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,078 students
1,197 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
71 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#846 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#874 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
15-19%
Graduation Rate
81%
76%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
550
470
Grade 10 Students
531
281
Grade 11 Students
496
225
Grade 12 Students
501
221
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
20%
22%
% Black
56%
58%
% White
15%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
