What grades does Jewel M. Sumner High School serve?

Jewel M. Sumner High School is a High school serving students in Kentwood, LA. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Jewel M. Sumner High School located?

Jewel M. Sumner High School is located at Kentwood, LA in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jewel M. Sumner High School?

Jewel M. Sumner High School has a student-teacher ratio of 17.9:1.

What schools are in Kentwood, LA?

Kentwood, LA is served by the local school district. Jewel M. Sumner High School is one of the High schools in the area.

LAHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Jewel M. Sumner High School — School Profile & District Info

High|Kentwood, Louisiana|Tangipahoa Parish

Kentwood, LA 70444

School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

429

Student:Teacher

17.9:1

Locale

Rural

District

Tangipahoa Parish

Econ. Disadvantaged

64.8%

Phone

(985)229-8805

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

30-34%

Math Proficiency

20-24%

Graduation Rate

80-84%

Chronic Absenteeism

24.1%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

29 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

60 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

132 test takers

Athletics

11 sports, 11 teams

300 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.5:1

Worse than average in LA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

560

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

96% fully certified

Counselors

School Resource Officers

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,808

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,362

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$14,795

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 20%State 45%Local 36%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

30.4%

Below 150% poverty line

5.6%

Unemployment rate

7.5%

Uninsured residents

16.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

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

Total Students Served

2,669

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,388

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

996 (42%)

Other Health Impairment

315 (13%)

Speech/Language Impairment

280 (12%)

Intellectual Disability

206 (9%)

Autism

196 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

34 (1%)

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

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

428

Current enrollment

Stable(+4% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Jewel M. Sumner High School

Jewel M. Sumner High School currently enrolls 429 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in LA.

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