At a glance
Reported students
498
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana high enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 274 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
563
Fisher Middle/High School: 498 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
15.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 515
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about Fisher Middle/High School
Fisher Middle/High School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Marrero. It is one of 75 current school records connected to Jefferson Parish. NCES reports 498 students for 2024–25.
Among 274 high schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 575 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, above the Louisiana median of 14.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (73.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.1%). English learners represent 2.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Fisher Middle/High School
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.51 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.9%
- Hispanic16.1%
- Black3%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jefferson Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
High · Grades 06–12
527 reported students
Young Audiences Charter High School
High · Grades 09–12
643 reported students
Jefferson RISE Charter School
High · Grades 06–12
764 reported students
Strehle Community School
High · Grades 08–12
145 reported students
Jcfa
High · Grades 09–12
127 reported students
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
High · Grades 06–12
871 reported students
Public schools near Fisher Middle/High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson RISE Charter School High · Charter · Jefferson Parish | 06–12 | 764 | 1.7 mi |
| John Ehret High School High · Jefferson Parish | 09–12 | 1,850 | 1.9 mi |
| Joseph A. Cuillier Sr. Career Center High · Jefferson Parish | 09–12 | 0 | 2.2 mi |
| L.W. Higgins High School High · Jefferson Parish | 09–12 | 1,136 | 2.3 mi |
| West Jefferson High School High · Jefferson Parish | 09–12 | 1,438 | 3.7 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies High · Jefferson Parish | 06–12 | 527 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fisher Middle/High School
What grades does Fisher Middle/High School serve?
Fisher Middle/High School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Jefferson Parish.
How many students attend Fisher Middle/High School?
Fisher Middle/High School reported 498 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 274 Louisiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 515 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fisher Middle/High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.8:1, based on 498 students and 31.51 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 14.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Fisher Middle/High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fisher Middle/High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jefferson Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fisher Middle/High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Fisher Middle/High School in?
Fisher Middle/High School is part of Jefferson Parish, based in Harvey, LA, which operates 75 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fisher Middle/High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jefferson RISE Charter School (1.7 mi), John Ehret High School (1.9 mi), Joseph A. Cuillier Sr. Career Center (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.