Fisher Middle/High School

498 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Fisher Middle/High School, located in the community of Lafitte, Louisiana, serves as a vital educational hub for students in the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Situated in a unique bayou environment, the school is known for being a focal point of the local community, often reflecting the resilience and tight-knit spirit of the residents in the Barataria Basin. The school typically serves students from grades 6 through 12, providing a continuous academic experience that bridges the transition from middle school through high school graduation.

Academically and athletically, Fisher Middle/High School is known as the home of the "Gators." The school offers a range of core curriculum courses alongside various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics and clubs, aimed at fostering student engagement and leadership. Despite the challenges posed by the region’s vulnerability to weather events, the school maintains a strong commitment to its student body, striving to provide personalized instruction and a supportive environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or entering the workforce.

498

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fisher Middle/High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	368
Hispanic	80
Black	15
Asian	3
Two or More	24
American Indian	8

White
368 (73.9%)
Hispanic
80 (16.1%)
Two or More
24 (4.8%)
Black
15 (3.0%)
American Indian
8 (1.6%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Jefferson Parish
Phone:	(504)689-3665
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	243
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 84

Grade 7 59

Grade 8 67

Grade 9 69

Grade 10 82

Grade 11 69

Grade 12 68