JEWEL M. SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL
Jewel M. Sumner High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Tangipahoa Parish school district, located in Kentwood, LA with about 441 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Jewel M. Sumner High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Jewel M. Sumner High School, located in Kentwood, Louisiana, serves as a central educational institution for the Tangipahoa Parish School System. The school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary education and career readiness. As a cornerstone of the rural community, the school emphasizes a traditional high school experience that integrates core curriculum requirements with various elective opportunities designed to foster student growth and engagement.
Beyond academics, Jewel M. Sumner High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular involvement, including athletics, clubs, and organizations that contribute to a well-rounded student life. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment where faculty and staff strive to meet the diverse needs of the student body. By fostering a sense of community and school spirit, the institution aims to cultivate responsible citizens and encourage academic achievement within the Kentwood area.
For more information, contact Jewel M. Sumner High School at (985) 229-8805 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Kentwood, LA 70444
(985) 229-8805
JEWEL M. SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kentwood, LA with about 441 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tangipahoa Parish
- Total Students:
- 441
- Teachers:
- 24.18
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 441 students
- White
- 60.8%
- Black or African American
- 34.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.