JENNINGS HIGH SCHOOL
JENNINGS HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the JENNINGS school district, located in JENNINGS, MO with about 731 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 42 teachers, JENNINGS HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
JENNINGS HIGH School, located at 8850 Cozens in Jennings, Missouri, serves as a central educational institution within the Jennings School District. As a secondary school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience designed to prepare students for college and career readiness. The school fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes student growth, community engagement, and the development of essential life skills, aiming to help students navigate the challenges of the modern world while cultivating their individual talents.
The school is deeply integrated into the local Jennings community, acting as a hub for both educational and extracurricular activities. Beyond its rigorous core curriculum, JENNINGS HIGH often provides a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented initiatives that encourage student leadership and school spirit. By focusing on both academic achievement and the holistic development of its student body, the school strives to empower its graduates to become productive, informed, and successful citizens.
For more information, contact JENNINGS HIGH at (314) 653-8100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JENNINGS, MO 63136-3920
(314) 653-8100
JENNINGS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JENNINGS, MO with about 731 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- JENNINGS
- Total Students:
- 731
- Teachers:
- 42.87
- 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 school
- 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 731 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JENNINGS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 99.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- White
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.7%
- Male
- 48.3%
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.