Jewel M. Sumner High School vs. Kentwood High Magnet School
Should you attend Jewel M. Sumner High School or Kentwood High Magnet School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Kentwood High Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 429 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 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 313 students in grades 7-12, Kentwood High Magnet 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
429 students
313 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#820 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1078 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
20-24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
≤5%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
47
Grade 8 Students
-
42
Grade 9 Students
139
58
Grade 10 Students
110
48
Grade 11 Students
96
41
Grade 12 Students
84
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
1%
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% Black
37%
94%
% White
55%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
76%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
