L.w. Higgins High School
School Overview
L.w. Higgins High School is a public school located in Marrero, Louisiana. It is a school in Jefferson Parish School District district.
According to the Louisiana state assessment result, about 67% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 62% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,299 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 75 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,299 students are attending L.w. Higgins High School. By gender, there are 642 and 657 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
L.w. Higgins High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 43 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Asian | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Black | 23 | 10 | 13 |
| White | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 43 | 18 | 25 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 75 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for L.w. Higgins High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. 85.3% of teachers are certified. 64.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 75 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 64 | 85.3% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 11 | 14.7% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 20 | 26.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 7 | 9.3% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 325 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 2 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 169,452 Households |
| Population | 431,243 |
| Male | 210,690 |
| Female | 224,160 |
| Child Population | 133,499 |
| Total Housing Units | 188,511 Units |
| Average House Value | $188,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $972 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.30% |
| Average Household Income | $54,032 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.61% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
L.w. Higgins High School offers 2 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 60 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 469 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at L.w. Higgins High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 2 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 60 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 60 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 469 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Jefferson Parish
In Jefferson Parish, 85 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in MARRERO, Louisiana
6 private schools are serving students in MARRERO, Louisiana. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.