Jewel M. Sumner High School vs. Kentwood High Magnet School
Should you attend Jewel M. Sumner High School or Kentwood High Magnet School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Kentwood High Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 426 students in grades 9-12, Jewel M. Sumner High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 328 students in grades 7-12, Kentwood High Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
426 students
328 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#820 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1078 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
20-24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
≤5%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
43
Grade 8 Students
-
51
Grade 9 Students
132
52
Grade 10 Students
98
51
Grade 11 Students
82
72
Grade 12 Students
114
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
1%
n/a
% Black
35%
93%
% White
56%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
83%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
