Jewel M. Sumner High School

Jewel M. Sumner High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
15841 Highway 440,  Kentwood, LA
Tangipahoa Parish Public Schools
3.7
3.0
429 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Lionel Jackson
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.3%
College Prep
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
21
Reading
21
Science
20
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

English
19%
State Average
10%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
368:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.6%
Male
47.4%
White
56.3%
Black
35.2%
Two or more races
5.2%
Hispanic
2.8%
Asian or 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.
Southeastern Louisiana University 135 Students
Louisiana State University 91 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 74 Students
University of Louisiana - Monroe 54 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 36 Students
Louisiana Tech University 36 Students
Southern University & A&M College 32 Students
McNeese State University 32 Students
Grambling State University 26 Students
Mississippi State University 24 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 39 Students
Biology 22 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 19 Students
Psychology 13 Students
Business 12 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 12 Students
Radiologic Technician 8 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 6 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 6 Students
Chemistry 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 54 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/4/2024
Jewel M. Sumner High is a high school in the middle of nowhere. Although not anything grand and lacks specific components in many areas, Jewel M. Sumner High tries its hardest to make its environment as suitable for education as possible, caring for the students, teachers, and faculty. The history of this little high school runs deep and is sentimental to many generations of students; some of whom are now teachers in this same high school they grew up in.
3.0 Senior
4/10/2023
Good been for 4 months but I've had bad experiences with other students over stupid stuff and the academics are ok but their getting more options next year unfortunately not sooner this year just got psychology duel enrollment classes
5.0 Alum
7/8/2020
The faculty are amazing. They will help anyone that asks or needs extra help. There is nothing about this school that I would change.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/5/2009
1.0 parent
5/31/2007

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Jewel M. Sumner High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Kentwood, LA and is served by the Tangipahoa Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. The school has a total enrollment of 429 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Jewel M. Sumner 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 3.57, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average ACT score is 20. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jewel M. Sumner Middle School, Chesbrough Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Kentwood has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jewel M. Sumner High School.

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