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Fisher Middle/High School

Public | 6-12 | 413 students

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6 reviews of this school


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Posted June 9, 2009

this is the best school ever and my child is going to be in that school. and the princible will win princible of the year
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 2, 2008

Fisher High School has a great key club that is a great student led orginization. They clean up the school so nicely and their president,Cody Houillon, is so nice.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2005

Fisher is great because the town of Lafitte is behind it, the support from the community is wonderful and everyone wants to see the children be the best. I am also a graduate of Fisher and am proud of the fact that it continues to improve in academics and extracurricular activities.
—Submitted by mom, a parent


Posted August 23, 2004

Fisher is an excellent school. I graduated in 2004, and I would love to send my future children there. Fisher has a wonderful small town atmosphere, and everyone who is lucky enough to go there should be happy.
—Submitted by Wendy hebert, a former student


Posted August 4, 2004

Both of my daughters graduated form Fisher and I am proud what they have learned in school not only about school work but what the school has taught theme about life and the world around them. They are both great young adults and I thank Fisher High School Teachers and Staff for helping my children in getting ready for their future.
—Submitted by Rodney Palermo, a parent


Posted May 7, 2004

I am totally satisfied with this school. My son is very proud of his school and he would not want to go anywhere else. I like the fact that the Principal and Asst. Principal monitor the grounds daily. They know their students. They are very professional, but friendly to the kids. The administrators, faculty and staff will go out of their way to help and encourage your child. There are many extracurricular activities offered to the students. I could go on & on! We love Fisher! It is a great school!
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2012.

493 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

493 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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Science

The state average for Science was 65% in 2012.

493 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 65% in 2012.

493 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2012.

493 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
42%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

493 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

493 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
47%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2012.

493 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
49%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 64% in 2010.

74 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2010.

74 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
82%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2012.

493 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

493 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

493 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
68%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

493 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
57%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) to assess students in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies. The LEAP 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2012.

493 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
31%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 52% in 2012.

493 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
52%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 66% in 2012.

493 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
26%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 49% in 2012.

493 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
28%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Louisiana used the End-Of-Course (EOC) tests to test grade high school students in English 2, biology 1, algebra 1 and geometry. The EOC is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The EOC is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: LA Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 89% 49%
American Indian/Alaska Native 7% 1%
Black 2% 46%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Hispanic 1% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 54%N/A65%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2529 Jean Lafitte Boulevard
Lafitte, LA 70067
Phone: (504) 689-3665

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