Kentwood High Magnet School vs. Jewel M. Sumner High School
Should I attend Kentwood High Magnet School or Jewel M. Sumner High 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
Kentwood High Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Jewel M. Sumner High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Most improved public schools
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
311 students
402 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1115 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#684 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
52
-
Grade 8 Students
50
-
Grade 9 Students
49
109
Grade 10 Students
72
97
Grade 11 Students
54
100
Grade 12 Students
34
96
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
n/a
% Black
94%
34%
% White
3%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%