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Northside Junior High School (Closed 2006)

208 Shankland Avenue
Jennings, LA 70546
Northside Junior High School serves 463 students in grades 6-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
463 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
35%
41%
White
64%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Northside Junior High School?
463 students attend Northside Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Northside Junior High School students are White, 35% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northside Junior High School?
Northside Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northside Junior High School offer ?
Northside Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Northside Junior High School part of?
Northside Junior High School is part of Jefferson Davis Parish School District.

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