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#991 of 1,288 schools in LA
Jewel M. Sumner High School
High School · Tangipahoa Parish · Kentwood, LA
A Tangipahoa Parish high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15841 Highway 440, Kentwood, LA 70444
- Math 18% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jewel M. Sumner High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jewel M. Sumner High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,532/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,277
Median home value
$173,300
Median rent
$805/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70444; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 in Tangipahoa Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amite High MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 416 | Compare → |
| Hammond High Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,772 | Compare → |
| Independence High MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 7–12 | Not available | 515 | Compare → |
| Kentwood High Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 7–12 | Not available | 313 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tangipahoa Parish
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #16 of 32
- District spending per student
- $12,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jewel M. Sumner High School is listed in Tangipahoa Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jewel M. Sumner High School
Jewel M. Sumner High School is a public high school in Kentwood, LA, part of Tangipahoa Parish, serving approximately 429 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #991 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jewel M. Sumner High School
What grades does Jewel M. Sumner High School serve?
Jewel M. Sumner High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Jewel M. Sumner High School?
Jewel M. Sumner High School has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jewel M. Sumner High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jewel M. Sumner High School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jewel M. Sumner High School rank in LA?
Jewel M. Sumner High School ranks #991 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Jewel M. Sumner High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jewel M. Sumner High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jewel M. Sumner High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jewel M. Sumner High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jewel M. Sumner High School a charter school?
No, Jewel M. Sumner High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jewel M. Sumner High School a Title I school?
No, Jewel M. Sumner High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jewel M. Sumner High School?
64.8% of students at Jewel M. Sumner High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 429
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tangipahoa Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.0%
- Phone
- (985) 229-8805
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 70444)
- 9,307
- Area average commute
- 37.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70444; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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