- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jennings, MO
Jennings High
Federal NCES profile for Jennings High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291629000769
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jennings High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Jennings · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jennings High has class sizes larger than 88% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jennings High ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Jennings, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Jennings High shrank from 691 students in 2022-23 to 639 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 291629000769 · Jennings, MO High · MID · TRAD
666 enr · 16.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Northview Elem. (540 students)
Jennings High shrank from 691 students in 2022-23 to 639 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Jennings High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jennings High
666 students
- Northview Elem
Northview Elem.
540 students
- Rose Johnson J
Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High
310 students
- Fairview Prima
Fairview Primary
284 students
- Woodland Elem. 197
Woodland Elem.
197 students
- Kenneth C. Han 138
Kenneth C. Hanrahan Elem.
138 students
What this shows Jennings High reports 666 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jennings High compares
Jennings High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 27% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 666 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
666
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 88% in Missouri - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 95.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.1, Jennings High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Jennings reports $12,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jennings High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northview Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenneth C. Hanrahan Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jennings High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~666 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jennings High
How many students attend Jennings High?
Jennings High has 666 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jennings, MO. CCD year-over-year: 691 (2022-23) → 639 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jennings High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jennings High is 16.2:1, which is 27% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jennings High?
100.0% of students at Jennings High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jennings High?
The largest demographic group at Jennings High is African American at 95.8% of enrollment, in Jennings, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jennings High?
Jennings High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jennings High rank among public schools in Jennings?
By Resource Investment Index, Jennings High ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Jennings, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jennings on the city page.
What other schools are in Jennings?
Besides Jennings High, Jennings also operates Northview Elem. (540 students), Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High (310 students), and Fairview Primary (284 students). See the Jennings district page for the complete list.