Jewel M. Sumner High School

15841 Highway 440
Kentwood, LA 70444
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 426 students in grades 9-12, Jewel M. Sumner High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jewel M. Sumner High School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
426 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Jewel M. Sumner High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jewel M. Sumner High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#820 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Jewel M. Sumner High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jewel M. Sumner High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jewel M. Sumner High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Jewel M. Sumner High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Jewel M. Sumner High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Jewel M. Sumner High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
11%
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Black
35%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jewel M. Sumner High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
56%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jewel M. Sumner High School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Jewel M. Sumner High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jewel M. Sumner High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Jewel M. Sumner High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Jewel M. Sumner High School and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jewel M. Sumner High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jewel M. Sumner High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jewel M. Sumner High School's ranking?
Jewel M. Sumner High School is ranked #820 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Jewel M. Sumner High School often compared to?
Jewel M. Sumner High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kentwood High Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jewel M. Sumner High School?
The graduation rate of Jewel M. Sumner High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Jewel M. Sumner High School?
426 students attend Jewel M. Sumner High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Jewel M. Sumner High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jewel M. Sumner High School?
Jewel M. Sumner High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jewel M. Sumner High School offer ?
Jewel M. Sumner High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jewel M. Sumner High School part of?
Jewel M. Sumner High School is part of Tangipahoa Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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