Jennings High School

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Jennings High School

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

School Details

Head of School
Ben Oustalet
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
980
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
35%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
460
Verbal
510
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
23
Reading
23
Science
22
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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
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
52.9%
Female
47.1%
White
58.8%
Black
28.4%
Two or more races
7.2%
Hispanic
4.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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 148 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 127 Students
Louisiana State University 108 Students
Louisiana Tech University 81 Students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 76 Students
University of Louisiana - Monroe 55 Students
Louisiana State University - Eunice 40 Students
Southern University & A&M College 37 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University 33 Students
Nicholls State University 29 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 57 Students
Business 19 Students
Psychology 19 Students
Biology 19 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 13 Students
Physical Therapy 13 Students
Radiologic Technician 12 Students
Veterinary Sciences 10 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Education 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 33 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/10/2018
Jennings high school was a great place to attend. The only thing i would change is college prep for the more average student
4.0 Senior
1/23/2018
Jennings High School has been a great school for me. All of the different aspects of the school has been great. I would totally recommend going to the school.
4.0 Alum
7/22/2017
It was a very good school. We were offered honors classes and many pre college classes that counted for college credit.
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 775 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% are proficient in reading. Jennings High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 980 and an ACT score of 22. 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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