Jennings High School

Jennings High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
2310 N Sherman St,  Jennings, LA
Jefferson Davis Parish Public Schools
3.9
3.0
853 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ben Oustalet
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
33%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
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
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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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
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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%
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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 140 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 121 Students
Louisiana State University 101 Students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 80 Students
Louisiana Tech University 75 Students
University of Louisiana - Monroe 56 Students
Southern University & A&M College 40 Students
Nicholls State University 36 Students
Louisiana State University - Eunice 36 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University 33 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 61 Students
Business 20 Students
Psychology 20 Students
Biology 16 Students
Physical Therapy 16 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 10 Students
Veterinary Sciences 10 Students
Pre-Law Studies 9 Students
Radiologic Technician 9 Students
Computer Science 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 36 Reviews
3.0 Junior
5/16/2024
The best parts would be that there are good athletics here and is a classic "football town", so we have very good sports, but we lack in academics. Some of my worst experiences would be that we have little to no college readiness which is why I am taking it into my own hands to apply for scholarships, there is also a lot of "drama" here. I play a lot of sports as well but our coach is young and inexperienced, so sometimes she acts like a friend instead of a coach and picks favorites. It is hard playing for a coach like that. Our administration is very biased towards one side as well, I won't say what but is very biased. It is improving but it is still bad.
4.0 Alum
6/28/2023
I had great teachers in all of my classes. There were lots of opportunities to be involved in extracurricular activities. The administration is very helpful and genuine.
4.0 Alum
6/6/2022
Some of the things that happened at the school could have been better handled but they were all in for seen circumstances. But through all the challenges and changes the staff tried there best to be involved with the student body as much and even created lasting bonds with there class of 22.
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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