Summary:
Zip code 70072 in Marrero, Louisiana, is home to three high schools—John Ehret High School, L.W. Higgins High School, and Fisher Middle/High School—all part of the Jefferson Parish school district, serving grades 9 through 12 (with Fisher also covering middle grades).
The standout school in this area is Fisher Middle/High School, which dramatically outperforms its peers. Fisher ranks in the top 10% of Louisiana high schools (34th out of 325) with a 4-star rating, while John Ehret (256th) and L.W. Higgins (279th) both rank in the bottom quarter with 1-star ratings. Fisher boasts strong academic proficiency—85% of students are proficient in English II and 74% in math—far exceeding district and state averages. In contrast, John Ehret and L.W. Higgins consistently score below those averages. Fisher also has a high graduation rate (86.1%) and a very low dropout rate (1.0%), while L.W. Higgins struggles with a 72% graduation rate and a 7.8% dropout rate. Chronic absenteeism tells a similar story: Fisher’s rate (25.5%) is near the state average, but John Ehret (38.2%) and especially L.W. Higgins (58.2%) face severe attendance challenges.
Key takeaways for parents include the stark performance gap within the same zip code and district. Fisher proves that a majority low-income school (61.24% free/reduced lunch) can achieve excellent results, likely due to factors like a lower student-teacher ratio (15.8:1) and strong school culture. John Ehret has a decent graduation rate (87.6%) but low test scores, suggesting it may graduate students without fully preparing them academically. L.W. Higgins is in a state of crisis, with systemic issues in attendance, graduation, and dropout rates that require immediate attention. Overall, Fisher is the clear top choice in 70072, while the other two schools show significant room for improvement.
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