- L.W. Higgins High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy (495 vs. 48).
- Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than L.W. Higgins High School (369 vs. 22).
- L.W. Higgins High School reported a higher violent incidents than Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy (209 vs. 27).
- Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
L.W. Higgins High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy (495 vs. 48).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
L.W. Higgins High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy (214 vs. 98).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than L.W. Higgins High School (369 vs. 22).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
L.W. Higgins High School reported a higher violent incidents than Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy (209 vs. 27).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy reported a higher students per counselor than L.W. Higgins High School (409:1 vs. 238.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
20 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at L.W. Higgins High School
1 metric was reported by L.W. Higgins High School. Comparable data for Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
78%
Reported Only at Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
2 metrics were reported by Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy. Comparable data for L.W. Higgins High School is missing or suppressed.
AP courses offered
12
AP enrollment
260
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
L.W. Higgins High School
$14,154.97
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
$14,154.97
Local revenue share
L.W. Higgins High School
51.4%
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
51.4%
State revenue share
L.W. Higgins High School
28.6%
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
28.6%
Federal revenue share
L.W. Higgins High School
20%
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
20%
District chronic absenteeism rate
L.W. Higgins High School
19.8%
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
19.8%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Jefferson Parish
$65,246
Jefferson Parish
$65,246
Poverty rate
Jefferson Parish
16.3%
Jefferson Parish
16.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Jefferson Parish
30%
Jefferson Parish
30%
Unemployment rate
Jefferson Parish
4%
Jefferson Parish
4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.