LAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Jennings High School — School Profile & District Info

High|Jennings, Louisiana|Jefferson Davis Parish

Jennings, LA 70546

School Profile

Grades
7–12
Enrollment
813
Student:Teacher
13.1:1
Locale
Town
Econ. Disadvantaged
64.2%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
41%
52th percentile in LA
Math Proficiency
23%
41th percentile in LA
Graduation Rate
>=95%
Chronic Absenteeism
14.8%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
13 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
56 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
215 test takers
Athletics
14 sports, 20 teams
277 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.2:1
Near average in LA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,055
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
51
82% fully certified
Counselors
3
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,082
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,560
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$14,964
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 16%State 47%Local 37%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
26.8%
Below 150% poverty line
4.1%
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Uninsured residents
17.0%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
842
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
728
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
90%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
291 (40%)
Speech/Language Impairment
177 (24%)
Intellectual Disability
55 (8%)
Autism
47 (6%)
Other Health Impairment
37 (5%)
Emotional Disturbance
9 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

775
Current enrollment
Stable(-7% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Jennings High School

Jennings High School currently enrolls 813 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in LA.

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