Jennings High School

Jefferson Davis Parish
2310 N Sherman Street
Jennings, LA 70546
853 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Jennings High School, located in Jennings, Louisiana, serves as a central pillar of the Jeff Davis Parish school system. The school typically provides a comprehensive secondary education for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary success through a mix of rigorous academic coursework, elective programs, and extracurricular activities. As a community-focused institution, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering both athletic development and academic achievement, serving as a hub for local school spirit and community engagement.

The facility at 2310 N Sherman Street is equipped to support a diverse student body with resources intended to promote growth in technology, the arts, and career-technical education. By maintaining a traditional high school environment, Jennings High School works to equip its graduates with the critical thinking and life skills necessary to navigate college or the workforce upon graduation. The school is deeply integrated into the culture of the Jennings area, often serving as a focal point for local events and community pride.
853
Total Students
45.3
Full-Time Teachers
18.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    510 (59.8 %)
  • Black
    239 (28.0 %)
  • Two or More
    61 (7.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    28 (3.3 %)
  • Asian
    11 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Jefferson Davis Parish
Phone: (337)824-0642
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 853
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 472
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 144
Grade 8 118
Grade 9 158
Grade 10 167
Grade 11 142
Grade 12 124
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Welsh High School
Jefferson Davis Parish
280 Students
306 East Bourgeois Street
Welsh, LA 70591 (9.6 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th