Jennings High School is a junior and senior high school in Jennings, Louisiana, United States. It is a part of Jefferson Davis Parish Public Schools. As of 2022 it has 864 students.
Serving 813 students in grades 7-12, Jennings High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 813 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jennings High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Jennings High School's student population of 813 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
813 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
School Rankings
Jennings High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jennings High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#662 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
29%
41%
White
59%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jennings High School's ranking?
Jennings High School is ranked #662 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Jennings High School often compared to?
Jennings High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hathaway High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jennings High School?
The graduation rate of Jennings High School is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Jennings High School?
813 students attend Jennings High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Jennings High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jennings High School?
Jennings High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jennings High School offer ?
Jennings High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jennings High School part of?
Jennings High School is part of Jefferson Davis Parish School District.
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