Jewel M. Sumner High School

Tangipahoa Parish
15841 Highway 440
Kentwood, LA 70444
426 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
426
Total Students
22.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    240 (56.3 %)
  • Black
    150 (35.2 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (5.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (2.8 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
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: Tangipahoa Parish
Phone: (985)229-8805
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 251
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 48

* 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 9 132
Grade 10 98
Grade 11 82
Grade 12 114
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Kentwood High Magnet School
Tangipahoa Parish
328 Students
603 9th Street
Kentwood, LA 70444 (5.3 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th