Is Jewel M. Sumner High School a good school?

Jewel M. Sumner High School ranks in the bottom 19.5% of Louisiana high schools.

How many students attend Jewel M. Sumner High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 426 students attended Jewel M. Sumner High School.

What is the racial makeup of Jewel M. Sumner High School?

Students at Jewel M. Sumner High School are 56% White, 35% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Jewel M. Sumner High School?

Jewel M. Sumner High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Chesbrough Elementary School Elementary : Spring Creek Elementary School Middle : Jewel M. Sumner Middle School

Jewel M. Sumner High School

Summary:

Jewel M. Sumner High School is a public high school located in Kentwood, Louisiana, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 426. The school is part of the Tangipahoa Parish school district, which is ranked 91 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jewel M. Sumner High School has a diverse student population, with 56.34% White, 35.21% African American, 2.82% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of Asian and students of two or more races. However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Louisiana high schools, with a ranking between 203 and 268 out of 322-333 schools over the past several years. The school has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, except for the 2020-2021 school year when it received a 2-star rating. Performance varies across different student subgroups, with female students generally performing better than male students, and African American and White students both performing poorly, with rankings in the bottom quarter of Louisiana high schools. The school's special education and low socioeconomic status students also perform poorly, with rankings in the bottom third of Louisiana high schools.

Jewel M. Sumner High School's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on various End of Course (EOC) exams, is consistently below the Tangipahoa Parish and Louisiana state averages. The school's performance is generally lower than the nearby high schools in the Tangipahoa Parish district, such as Loranger High School and Independence High Magnet, which have higher rankings, better academic achievement, and lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. These factors, along with the school's high student-teacher ratio, suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes at Jewel M. Sumner High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

15841 Highway 440
Kentwood, LA 70444

(985) 229-8805

District: Tangipahoa Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
268^th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,727

Feeder schools for Jewel M. Sumner High School:

Elementary:	Chesbrough Elementary School
	Spring Creek Elementary School
Middle:	Jewel M. Sumner Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Number of students: 426

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.3%

African American:

35.2%

Two or more races:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jewel M. Sumner High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2009 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.67. (See more...)

Compare Details Jewel M. Sumner High School ranks worse than 80.5% of high schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 4^th among 7 ranked high schools in the Tangipahoa Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.57. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.3%), African American (35.2%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jewel M. Sumner High School is 18.9. 4 high schools in the Tangipahoa Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Jewel M. Sumner High School employs 22.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jewel M. Sumner High School is $13,727. 3 high schools in the Tangipahoa Parish School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Jewel M. Sumner High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Jewel M. Sumner High School 268^th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Jewel M. Sumner High School in the ranking list.)

Tangipahoa Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Tangipahoa Parish 91^st of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	63.98	161^st	396	59.3%
2008	58.69	186^th	413	55.0%
2009	63.67	171^st	425	59.8%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Jewel M. Sumner High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	57.02	145^th	290	50.0%
2008	43.50	181^st	291	37.8%
2009	49.72	169^th	301	43.9%
2010	54.44	153^rd	297	48.5%
2011	45.69	204^th	300	32.0%
2012	43.59	213^th	310	31.3%
2013	37.07	247^th	312	20.8%
2014	24.21	266^th	309	13.9%
2015	33.80	254^th	312	18.6%
2016	21.88	265^th	297	10.8%
2017	26.74	253^rd	297	14.8%
2018	32.99	214^th	302	29.1%
2019	23.61	243^rd	313	22.4%
2021	37.59	203^rd	322	37.0%
2022	24.09	251^st	326	23.0%
2023	27.17	240^th	321	25.2%
2024	21.57	268^th	333	19.5%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Jewel M. Sumner High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	20.02	101^st	122	17.2%
2021	14.01	125^th	135	7.4%
2023	22.25	108^th	138	21.7%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Jewel M. Sumner High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	21.88	240^th	301	20.3%
2021	35.00	191^st	285	33.0%
2022	18.38	270^th	322	16.1%
2023	21.84	250^th	321	22.1%
2024	19.76	266^th	328	18.9%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Jewel M. Sumner High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	36.48	204^th	292	30.1%
2021	43.62	173^rd	288	39.9%
2022	25.28	237^th	311	23.8%
2023	41.79	191^st	308	38.0%
2024	26.41	239^th	308	22.4%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Jewel M. Sumner High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	26.69	217^th	291	25.4%
2021	30.67	211^th	292	27.7%
2022	20.67	249^th	301	17.3%
2023	14.31	258^th	306	15.7%
2024	17.38	262^nd	315	16.8%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Jewel M. Sumner High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	18.50	198^th	233	15.0%
2021	30.37	171^st	243	29.6%
2022	10.14	244^th	256	4.7%
2023	26.62	182^nd	252	27.8%
2024	17.73	217^th	260	16.5%

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Rank History for high school White students at Jewel M. Sumner High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	23.48	221^st	249	11.2%
2021	30.96	188^th	245	23.3%
2022	18.78	218^th	250	12.8%
2023	16.69	232^nd	249	6.8%
2024	9.29	240^th	248	3.2%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Jewel M. Sumner High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	585	585
1990	345	204	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	550
1991	315	191	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	506
1992	318	164	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	482
1993	317	165	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	482
1994	325	157	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	482
1995	368	172	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	543
1996	368	172	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	543
1997	394	174	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	571
1998	460	184	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	647
1999	478	182	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	663
2000	497	172	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	673
2001	486	165	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	655
2002	494	156	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	655
2003	494	156	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	655
2004	505	161	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	673
2005	498	169	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	675
2006	500	176	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	682
2007	629	207	1	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	847
2008	661	224	2	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	900
2009	647	232	2	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	893
2010	346	127	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	482
2011	376	128	2	5	1	0	0	0	512
2012	364	148	2	5	1	0	0	0	520
2013	367	153	0	7	1	0	0	0	528
2014	353	165	0	8	1	0	1	0	528
2015	343	165	1	7	1	0	3	0	520
2016	305	164	1	10	2	0	5	0	487
2017	293	142	0	7	2	0	11	0	455
2018	268	150	2	6	2	0	13	0	441
2019	237	174	4	7	1	0	15	0	438
2020	236	147	3	6	0	1	18	0	411
2021	228	147	4	10	0	0	19	0	408
2022	226	137	3	13	0	0	23	0	402
2023	240	150	2	12	0	0	22	0	426

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jewel M. Sumner High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	585	32.0	18.2	46
1990	550	33.0	16.6	49.3
1991	506	32.0	15.8	49.4
1992	482	29.0	16.6	54.8
1993	482	30.0	16.1	53.1
1994	482	30.0	16.1	46.9
1995	543	29.0	18.7	57.3
1996	543	29.0	18.7	57.3
1997	571	28.0	20.4	59.7
1998	647	31.0	20.9	47.9
1999	663	32.0	20.7	59.3
2000	673	36.0	18.7	58.1
2001	655	36.0	18.2	60.6
2002	655	35.8	18.3	63.7
2003	655	35.8	18.3	63.7
2004	673	34.3	19.6	65.4
2005	675	36.5	18.5	64.9
2006	682	35.9	19.0	70.5
2007	847	48.3	17.5	71.3
2008	900	47.7	18.9	68
2009	893	52.0	17.2	72.1
2010	482	25.7	18.7	63.3
2011	512	28.8	17.7	70.5
2012	520	28.0	18.5	70
2013	528	31.0	17.0	70.1
2014	528	32.0	16.5	77.7
2015	520	32.0	16.2	76.3
2016	487	n/a	n/a	77.2
2017	455	38.7	11.7	79.1
2018	441	24.1	18.2	39.2
2019	438	24.2	18.0	46.6
2020	411	24.0	17.0	51.1
2021	408	22.2	18.3	43.6
2022	402	18.5	21.6	34.8
2023	426	22.4	18.9	64.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jewel M. Sumner High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	585	32.0	18.2	46
1990	550	33.0	16.6	49.3
1991	506	32.0	15.8	49.4
1992	482	29.0	16.6	54.8
1993	482	30.0	16.1	53.1
1994	482	30.0	16.1	46.9
1995	543	29.0	18.7	57.3
1996	543	29.0	18.7	57.3
1997	571	28.0	20.4	59.7
1998	647	31.0	20.9	47.9
1999	663	32.0	20.7	59.3
2000	673	36.0	18.7	58.1
2001	655	36.0	18.2	60.6
2002	655	35.8	18.3	63.7
2003	655	35.8	18.3	63.7
2004	673	34.3	19.6	65.4
2005	675	36.5	18.5	64.9
2006	682	35.9	19.0	70.5
2007	847	48.3	17.5	71.3
2008	900	47.7	18.9	68
2009	893	52.0	17.2	72.1
2010	482	25.7	18.7	63.3
2011	512	28.8	17.7	70.5
2012	520	28.0	18.5	70
2013	528	31.0	17.0	70.1
2014	528	32.0	16.5	77.7
2015	520	32.0	16.2	76.3
2016	487	n/a	n/a	77.2
2017	455	38.7	11.7	79.1
2018	441	24.1	18.2	39.2
2019	438	24.2	18.0	46.6
2020	411	24.0	17.0	51.1
2021	408	22.2	18.3	43.6
2022	402	18.5	21.6	34.8
2023	426	22.4	18.9	64.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jewel M. Sumner High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$11,474
2018	$11,979
2019	$11,132
2020	$11,522
2021	$12,001
2022	$13,727

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jewel M. Sumner High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 243^rd of 313 High schools	Ranks 240^th of 321 High schools	2.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Jewel M. Sumner High School)	58	33	25%
End of Course Algebra I (Tangipahoa Parish)	49	46	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)	67	64	3%
End of Course English II (Jewel M. Sumner High School)	58	61	3%
End of Course English II (Tangipahoa Parish)	58	60	2%
End of Course English II (Louisiana)	69	67	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Jewel M. Sumner High School)	24	26	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Tangipahoa Parish)	42	35	7%
End of Course U.S. History (Louisiana)	59	54	5%
End of Course English I (Jewel M. Sumner High School)	56	64	8%
End of Course English I (Tangipahoa Parish)	55	55
End of Course English I (Louisiana)	71	67	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	438	426	2.7%
African American	174	150	13.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	7	12	71.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	237	240	1.3%
Two or More Races	15	22	46.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.6%	64.6%	18%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)			LEAP English Language Arts (2024)			LEAP Algebra I (2024)	LEAP Geometry (2024)	LEAP English II (2024)	LEAP U.S. History (2024)	LEAP English I (2024)	LEAP Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	Total
Jewel M. Sumner High School	Public	9-12	15841 Highway 440	Kentwood	70444	Tangipahoa Parish	Tangipahoa Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 229-8805	426	22	18.9	64.6%	240 (56.3%)	150 (35.2%)	12 (2.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.2%)	21.6	268^th of 333 public high schools	19.5%		27.2	240^th of 321 public high schools	25.2%	28							36.0	36.0	52.0		42.0	52.0	$13,727
Kentwood High Magnet School	Public	7-12	603 9th Street	Kentwood	70444	Tangipahoa Parish	Tangipahoa Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 229-2881	328	27	11.9	89.3%	12 (3.7%)	306 (93.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	5.3	311^th of 333 public high schools	6.6%		5.7	298^th of 321 public high schools	7.2%	13	25.0	42.0	33.0	30.0	34.0	31.0	20.0	9.0	38.0		31.0		$14,082
Amite High Magnet	Public	9-12	403 South Laurel Street	Amite	70422	Tangipahoa Parish	Tangipahoa Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 748-9301	445	30	14.9	84.9%	44 (9.9%)	366 (82.2%)	17 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	14 (3.1%)	11.2	291^st of 333 public high schools	12.6%		7.9	291^st of 321 public high schools	9.3%								27.0	21.0	41.0		42.0	41.0	$14,514
St. Helena College and Career Academy	Public	7-12	14340 Highway 37	Greensburg	70441	St. Helena Parish	St. Helena Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 222-4402	487	30	16.2	92.0%	23 (4.7%)	445 (91.4%)	14 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	1.6	328^th of 333 public high schools	1.5%					(n/a)		12.0	13.0	37.0	56.0	45.0	11.0			15.0	20.0		$13,670
TPSS Advanced College and Career Magnet Center	Public	11-12	300 W 2nd St	Independence	70443	Tangipahoa Parish	Tangipahoa Parish	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(985) 748-7153	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Loranger High School	Public	9-12	19404 Hiatti Street	Loranger	70446	Tangipahoa Parish	Tangipahoa Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 878-6271	666	36	18.3	58.4%	386 (58.0%)	207 (31.1%)	46 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (3.9%)	25.7	254^th of 333 public high schools	23.7%		26.5	241^st of 321 public high schools	24.9%	13							50.0	52.0	52.0	40.0	35.0	48.0	$12,714
Independence High Magnet	Public	7-12	270 Tiger Avenue	Independence	70443	Tangipahoa Parish	Tangipahoa Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 878-9436	570	35	16.1	80.2%	132 (23.2%)	316 (55.4%)	98 (17.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.7%)	7.2	304^th of 333 public high schools	8.7%		10	286^th of 321 public high schools	10.9%	18	18.0	21.0	19.0	43.0	25.0	34.0	23.0	19.0	40.0		35.0	29.0	$13,847

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