Jennings High School

Jennings High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
2310 N Sherman St,  Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish Public Schools
4.0
3.0
813 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ben Oustalet
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
33%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
62
Full Time Teachers
62
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.4%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
23
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

English
5%
State Average
10%
Math
21%
State Average
31%
Science
25%
State Average
6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
297:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
White
59.8%
Black
28%
Two or more races
7.2%
Hispanic
3.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
McNeese State University 135 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 120 Students
Louisiana State University 102 Students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 75 Students
Louisiana Tech University 74 Students
University of Louisiana - Monroe 54 Students
Southern University & A&M College 36 Students
Louisiana State University - Eunice 35 Students
Nicholls State University 32 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University 30 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 59 Students
Business 19 Students
Psychology 18 Students
Biology 18 Students
Physical Therapy 14 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 12 Students
Radiologic Technician 10 Students
Pre-Law Studies 9 Students
Veterinary Sciences 9 Students
Computer Science 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 38 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/29/2024
High school to me was a great experience, mostly because of the things I've learned and the friends I made along the way. I honestly wouldn't change much or even anything at all about the school, except for one thing. I didn't enjoy the food there, most of the time it was stale and it tasted weird. Once I became a senior I stopped eating the cafeteria food and instead ate something at home. Other than that, there's not anything else that I would change about my high school.
4.0 Senior
12/13/2023
Jennings high school for me was a good experience I met a lot of my friends over there, had fun and even got my grades higher thanks to the teachers that try hard to get us at our goal and teach us. The worst Parts about Jennings high school is some of the people over there are rude and have attitudes and are disrespectful. There are not many things that I would change about my high school but there is one thing and that would be the discipline not many kids at Jennings are disciplined for there actions but all in all I wouldn't change much
4.0 Senior
1/3/2023
My school life was surely a learning experience. The confidence and motivation it gave me, I couldn't get anywhere else. Most importantly, it is the place where I recognized my uniqueness and individuality. My school life is no less than a treasure for me which gave me invaluable joys in life.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 5 Reviews
5.0 student
3/23/2023
Jennings High is an amazing place to be. The community is very involved and loves the school. There are tons of opportunities, and you truly are able to meet all types of people. The teachers really love the students, and that can be hard to find. They care more about the quality of material rather...
1.0 parent
8/16/2022
I would give give this school zero stars if I could . My child was constantly bullied and harassed the school did absolutely nothing about this I had to take her out and home school for a year. There are daily fights breaking out with the student s there the school board did absolutely nothing when...
3.0 student
2/3/2022
It is a decent school to send your kids to (if they play sports). Let me elaborate: The only thing the school and principal care about is sport. (Especially football) They do not really care if your child is succeeding academically because they are trying to make everyone equal. I take classes that...
1.0 student
9/29/2021
Horrible school, I would recommend not sending your children here all it does is damage mental stability. Does not deal with bullying well at all. The schools highly racist and is not respectful to minorities at all and it shows. Their teachers are horrible, they’re whole little “leadership” stuff i...

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Jennings High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Jennings, LA and is served by the Jefferson Davis Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 813 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. Jennings High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average ACT score is 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bethel Christian School, Our Lady Immaculate School, Ward Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Jennings has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jennings High School.

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