L.W. Higgins High School

7201 Lapalco Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072

1,136 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

L.W. Higgins High School, located on Lapalco Boulevard in Marrero, Louisiana, serves as a significant public secondary institution within the Jefferson Parish Public School System. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. In addition to a core curriculum, Higgins offers various extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and career-readiness initiatives designed to foster both personal development and academic achievement among its students.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, L.W. Higgins is often recognized for its efforts to engage the local community and provide specialized pathways for students interested in vocational and technical fields. By balancing traditional education with practical training, the school aims to equip graduates with the skills necessary to navigate the modern workforce or higher education. As a central educational hub in the Marrero area, the school remains a focal point for student life and community involvement in Jefferson Parish.

1,136

Total Students

55.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for L.W. Higgins High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	278
Black	655
Asian	35
Two or More	25
American Indian	2

Black
655 (57.7%)
Hispanic
278 (24.5%)
White
141 (12.4%)
Asian
35 (3.1%)
Two or More
25 (2.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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)341-2273
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,136
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	828
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 9 403

Grade 10 349

Grade 11 167

Grade 12 217