Jewel M. Sumner High School
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5 out of 5 | 3 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 482 middle and high school students from grades 8-12
- Ranks 156th out of 290 high schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 15841 Highway 440, Kentwood, LA 70444
- Principal or Admin: John Alston
- Fax: (985) 229-2043
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Tangipahoa Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,213
- Graduation Rate: 70.3%
- Dropout Rate: 8.3%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.4
- Enrolled Students: 19,369
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 482
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 25.8
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 18.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 241 (50.0%)
- Females: 241 (50.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 49 (10.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 256 (53.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 305 (63.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Black | 127 | 26.3% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 1.5% |
| White | 346 | 71.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 8th Grade | 2 | 0.4% |
| 9th Grade | 146 | 30.3% |
| 10th Grade | 136 | 28.2% |
| 11th Grade | 94 | 19.5% |
| 12th Grade | 104 | 21.6% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 70%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:30%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 15 Years
- Average Salary: $42,336
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,390 | 22% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $45,099 | 78% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 3 Reviews
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3 reviews for Jewel M. Sumner High School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on September 15, 2010
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - This is our 1st year at Sumner and my son is a freshman. He and I both love Jewel Sumner High School. Faculty, Staff and Athletics are awesome.
- Reviewed by Student on April 05, 2010
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- i go to sumner high its the best school i have been to in my life i've moved around alot and its the best i love sumner high
- Reviewed by Former Student on November 03, 2009
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- This is the best High school ever!!!!!
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