For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,484 students in 70072, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 70072, LA are Fisher Middle/high School, John Ehret High School and L.w. Higgins High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 70072 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 70072, LA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 70072 have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fisher Middle/high School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best 70072, LA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fisher Middle/high School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2590 Barataria Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 689-3665
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 689-3665
Gr: 6-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
John Ehret High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Patriot St.
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-7651
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-7651
Gr: 9-12 | 1,850 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
L.w. Higgins High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7201 Lapalco Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-2273
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-2273
Gr: 9-12 | 1,136 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Joseph A. Cuillier Sr. Career Center
Vocational School
1429-b Ames Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-6963
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-6963
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 70072, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 70072, LA include Fisher Middle/high School, John Ehret High School and L.w. Higgins High School.
How many public high schools are located in 70072?
4 public high schools are located in 70072.
What is the racial composition of students in 70072?
70072 public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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