Jewel M. Sumner High School vs. Kentwood High Magnet School
Should I attend Jewel M. Sumner High School or Kentwood High Magnet School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jewel M. Sumner High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Most improved public schools
Kentwood High Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 402 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 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 57% (majority Black).
Serving 311 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 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
402 students
311 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#684 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1115 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
10-14%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
52
Grade 8 Students
-
50
Grade 9 Students
109
49
Grade 10 Students
97
72
Grade 11 Students
100
54
Grade 12 Students
96
34
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
n/a
n/a
% Black
34%
94%
% White
56%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
