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L.W. Higgins High School
PublicHighGrades 9–12
7201 Lapalco Boulevard, Marrero, LA 70072 · (504) 341-2273 · Part of Jefferson Parish School District
Students
1,136
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
79%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
9–12
What stands out about L.W. Higgins High School
- Math proficiency 15 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 15 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 20:1 students per teacher
On the path
Where Westwego kids come from and go next.
6–8Stella Worley Middle School235 students
9–12L.W. Higgins High SchoolYou are here
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency14%
State average 28.7%
Reading / language arts25%
State average 40.2%
Location
Directions ↗
7201 Lapalco Boulevard, Marrero
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9403
Grade 10349
Grade 11167
Grade 12217
Enrollment over time
1,057’20
978’21
996’22
1,197’23
1,136’24
Up 7.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 58%Hispanic 24%White 12%Asian 3%Two or more races 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.