Jennings High

Summary:

Jennings High is a public high school in Jennings, Missouri, serving 691 students in grades 9-12. The school has a predominantly African American student body, with over 96% of students identifying as such, and has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Missouri high schools in recent years.

Jennings High stands out for several key metrics. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (96.82%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 65.99% to 97.82% African American. Academically, the school consistently underperforms the state and nearby schools, with only 9.8% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.5%. Additionally, Jennings High has an extremely high percentage (100%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's spending per student, between $11,739 and $13,352, is lower than the spending at some nearby schools like North Technical ($66,415 per student) and Northview ($102,662 per student).

The analysis of Jennings High reveals a school that is consistently underperforming academically and serving a predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student population. While some nearby schools, such as STEAM Academy at MSB High School, demonstrate stronger academic performance, the majority of the schools in the area also struggle, with several ranking in the bottom quartile of Missouri high schools. This suggests that the challenges faced by Jennings High may be reflective of broader systemic issues in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II and Riverview Gardens districts.

Detail:

Public 9-12

8850 Cozens
Jennings, MO 63136-3920

(314) 653-8100

District: Jennings

SchoolDigger Rank:
316^th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Feeder schools for Jennings High:

Elementary:	Fairview Primary
	Northview Elementary
	Woodland Elementary
Middle:	Fairview Intermediate
	Kenneth C. Hanrahan Elementary
	Rose Johnson Jennings Junior High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 691

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.8%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Hispanic:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jennings High ranks worse than 89.8% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.97. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Jennings High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (96.8%), two or more races (1.6%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jennings High is 16.7. (See more...)

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Finance

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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Jennings High:

SchoolDigger ranks Jennings High 316^th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Jennings High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

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Rank History for Jennings High

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Rank History for all students at Jennings High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	20.99	472^nd	534	11.6%
2007	16.94	491^st	538	8.7%
2008	16.03	488^th	539	9.5%
2009	11.00	473^rd	507	6.7%
2010	12.25	485^th	516	6.0%
2011	7.38	495^th	528	6.3%
2012	16.84	479^th	522	8.2%
2013	9.22	499^th	523	4.6%
2014	24.65	458^th	521	12.1%
2015	26.25	427^th	504	15.3%
2016	15.31	369^th	401	8.0%
2017	6.45	396^th	404	2.0%
2018	12.84	445^th	468	4.9%
2019	24.04	371^st	460	19.3%
2021	6.69	340^th	358	5.0%
2022	28.92	252^nd	361	30.2%
2023	12.97	316^th	352	10.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Jennings High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.01	113^th	127	11.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jennings High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	24.83	323^rd	382	15.4%
2019	38.18	233^rd	368	36.7%
2021	14.43	245^th	255	3.9%
2022	47.45	123^rd	250	50.8%
2023	24.14	220^th	268	17.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Jennings High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	37.80	66^th	111	40.5%
2019	55.09	40^th	106	62.3%
2021	29.40	76^th	96	20.8%
2022	59.49	32^nd	105	69.5%
2023	40.24	56^th	99	43.4%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Jennings High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	585	585
1992	125	475	26	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	627
1993	97	511	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	611
1994	88	521	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	613
1995	81	556	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	642
1996	81	556	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	642
1997	69	572	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	646
1998	60	567	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	636
1999	75	655	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	738
2000	47	679	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	735
2001	51	657	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	715
2002	50	741	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	795
2003	50	741	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	795
2004	39	764	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	805
2005	35	788	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	825
2006	20	865	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	886
2007	16	945	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	964
2008	10	983	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	993
2009	6	949	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	955
2010	14	939	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	955
2011	15	881	0	1	1	0	2	0	900
2012	23	758	0	1	1	0	4	0	787
2013	5	654	0	1	0	0	1	0	661
2014	7	673	2	0	0	0	6	0	688
2015	3	664	3	0	0	0	3	0	673
2016	4	698	0	2	0	0	4	0	708
2017	4	717	0	2	0	0	4	0	727
2018	2	724	0	3	0	0	2	0	731
2019	1	700	0	1	0	0	2	0	704
2020	2	702	0	4	2	0	1	0	711
2021	2	689	0	8	3	0	1	0	703
2022	4	682	0	10	0	0	5	0	701
2023	2	669	0	7	2	0	11	0	691

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 Jennings High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	585	34.0	17.2	n/a
1992	627	33.6	18.6	16.3
1993	611	33.5	18.2	16.9
1994	613	32.4	18.9	22
1995	642	32.7	19.6	41.3
1996	642	32.7	19.6	41.3
1997	646	35.3	18.3	40.2
1998	636	36.3	17.5	22.5
1999	738	39.8	18.5	44.3
2000	735	45.8	16.0	43.4
2001	715	46.8	15.3	59
2002	795	54.8	14.5	57.1
2003	795	54.8	14.5	57.1
2004	805	56.0	14.4	62.4
2005	825	59.2	13.9	59
2006	886	57.5	15.4	59.4
2007	964	56.4	17.1	53.2
2008	993	59.5	16.7	57.7
2009	955	61.5	15.5	66.6
2010	955	58.5	16.3	69
2011	900	52.5	17.1	63
2012	787	44.3	17.7	76.6
2013	661	44.3	14.9	79.1
2014	688	39.0	17.6	82.8
2015	673	41.0	16.4	100
2016	708	42.0	16.8	100
2017	727	45.2	16.0	100
2018	731	42.8	17.0	100
2019	704	43.5	16.1	99.6
2020	711	42.3	16.8	99.6
2021	703	39.5	17.7	99.6
2022	701	43.3	16.1	99.6
2023	691	41.2	16.7	100

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 Jennings High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	585	34.0	17.2	n/a
1992	627	33.6	18.6	16.3
1993	611	33.5	18.2	16.9
1994	613	32.4	18.9	22
1995	642	32.7	19.6	41.3
1996	642	32.7	19.6	41.3
1997	646	35.3	18.3	40.2
1998	636	36.3	17.5	22.5
1999	738	39.8	18.5	44.3
2000	735	45.8	16.0	43.4
2001	715	46.8	15.3	59
2002	795	54.8	14.5	57.1
2003	795	54.8	14.5	57.1
2004	805	56.0	14.4	62.4
2005	825	59.2	13.9	59
2006	886	57.5	15.4	59.4
2007	964	56.4	17.1	53.2
2008	993	59.5	16.7	57.7
2009	955	61.5	15.5	66.6
2010	955	58.5	16.3	69
2011	900	52.5	17.1	63
2012	787	44.3	17.7	76.6
2013	661	44.3	14.9	79.1
2014	688	39.0	17.6	82.8
2015	673	41.0	16.4	100
2016	708	42.0	16.8	100
2017	727	45.2	16.0	100
2018	731	42.8	17.0	100
2019	704	43.5	16.1	99.6
2020	711	42.3	16.8	99.6
2021	703	39.5	17.7	99.6
2022	701	43.3	16.1	99.6
2023	691	41.2	16.7	100

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 Jennings High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$642 (4.8%)	$12,710 (95.2%)	$13,352
2020	$1,187 (9.1%)	$11,889 (90.9%)	$13,076
2021	$586 (5.0%)	$11,153 (95.0%)	$11,739

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jennings High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 371^st of 460 High schools	Ranks 316^th of 352 High schools	9.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Jennings High)	48.6	9.8	38.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Jennings)	51.3	17.6	33.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Jennings High)	21.6	16.6	5%
End of Course Biology I (Jennings)	21.6	16.6	5%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	704	691	1.8%
African American	700	669	4.4%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	7	600%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	2	100%
Two or More Races	2	11	450%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.6%	100%	0.4%

Schools Near Jennings High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP Biology I (2023)	MAP English II (2023)	MAP Government (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jennings High	Public	9-12	8850 Cozens	Jennings	63136	St. Louis County	Jennings	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 653-8100	691	41	16.7	100.0%	2 (0.3%)	669 (96.8%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.6%)	13	316^th of 352 public high schools	10.2%		28.9	252^nd of 361 public high schools	30.2%	64	9.8	16.6
The Innovation School At Cv	Public	9-12	1351 South Florissant Road	Saint Louis	63121	St. Louis County	Ferguson-Florissant R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 521-5622	146	15	9.6	97.9%	8 (5.5%)	123 (84.2%)	5 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.8%)								(n/a)			11.1		$18,019	$2,404	$15,615
Steam Academy At Msb High School	Public	9-12	201 Brotherton Ln	Ferguson	63135	St. Louis County	Ferguson-Florissant R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 506-9800	437	29	14.8	99.3%	70 (16.0%)	316 (72.3%)	24 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.9%)	69.1	52^nd of 352 public high schools	85.2%		78.3	29^th of 361 public high schools	92.0%	23	43.0	50.0			$13,945	$1,508	$12,437
Riverview Gardens Senior High	Public	9-12	1218 Shepley Dr	Saint Louis	63137	St. Louis County	Riverview Gardens	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 869-4700	1,331	66	20.2	99.8%	12 (0.9%)	1,302 (97.8%)	15 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10	327^th of 352 public high schools	7.1%		8.2	337^th of 361 public high schools	6.6%	10	1.7	6.7	40.2	8.4	$12,992	$2,647	$10,345
Hazelwood East High	Public	9-12	11300 Dunn Rd	Saint Louis	63138	St. Louis County	Hazelwood	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 953-5600	1,264	61	20.8	65.7%	18 (1.4%)	1,211 (95.8%)	16 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	10 (0.8%)	15.5	303^rd of 352 public high schools	13.9%		10.8	327^th of 361 public high schools	9.4%	24	21.1	13.1			$11,990	$3,362	$8,627
Normandy High	Public	9-12	6701 St Charles Rock Rd	Saint Louis	63133	St. Louis County	Normandy Schools Collaborative	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 493-0600	732	46	15.8	99.6%	11 (1.5%)	680 (92.9%)	23 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.5%)	2.4	349^th of 352 public high schools	0.9%		6.6	340^th of 361 public high schools	5.8%	9			15.5	5.0	$19,092	$6,830	$12,262
North Technical	Public	10-12	1700 Derhake Rd	Florissant	63033	St. Louis County	Specl. School Dst. St. Louis County	No	No	No	No	(314) 989-7600	751	36	20.7	96.7%	89 (11.9%)	577 (76.8%)	36 (4.8%)	8 (1.1%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (4.4%)								(n/a)					$66,415	$6,816	$59,599
McCluer High	Public	9-12	1896 S Florissant Rd	Florissant	63031	St. Louis County	Ferguson-Florissant R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 506-9400	1,181	80	14.6	99.7%	28 (2.4%)	1,052 (89.1%)	54 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (3.7%)	3.3	346^th of 352 public high schools	1.7%		5.5	351^st of 361 public high schools	2.8%	5	2.3	2.1	13.8	3.5	$14,956	$1,222	$13,733
Northview	Public	9-12	1520 Derhake Rd.	Florissant	63033	St. Louis County	Specl. School Dst. St. Louis County	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 989-7300	147	43	3.4	98.0%	40 (27.2%)	97 (66.0%)	7 (4.8%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)								(n/a)					$102,662	$6,928	$95,734
Met Day Treatment Center	Public	6-12	6347 Plymouth Ave.	Saint Louis	63133	St. Louis County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(314) 746-0850	5	1	5.0		0 (0.0%)	4 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Jennings High

What schools feed into Jennings High?

Jennings High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fairview Primary
Elementary : Northview Elementary
Elementary : Woodland Elementary
Middle : Fairview Intermediate
Middle : Kenneth C. Hanrahan Elementary
Middle : Rose Johnson Jennings Junior High

What district is Jennings High in?

Jennings

Is Jennings High a good school?

Jennings High ranks in the bottom 10.2% of Missouri high schools.

How many students attend Jennings High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 691 students attended Jennings High.

What is the racial makeup of Jennings High?

Students at Jennings High are 97% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

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