Enrollment
775
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jennings, LA
Jennings High School
Federal NCES profile for Jennings High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220081000566
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jennings High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Jennings · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jennings High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jennings High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Jennings, LA.
School address
District: Jefferson Davis Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220081000566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.0%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jennings High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jennings High School
Jennings High School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Jennings, Louisiana, enrolling 775 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Louisiana median, within a few percentage points of the 16.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 775 puts it in the larger third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 265 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #98.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 258 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 310 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 775 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Jennings's public schools, it stands alongside Jennings Elementary School (976 students): Jennings High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.2:1 vs 17.7:1).
Jefferson Davis Parish also operates Jennings Elementary School (976 students) and Lacassine High School (587 students) alongside Jennings High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jennings High School compares
Jennings High School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 12% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 775 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
775
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$13,526
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
176
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 58.8%
African American 28.4%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Jennings High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Davis Parish, which includes Jennings High School.
$13,526
Per student
-17%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.1%
State 49.2%
Federal 14.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jennings High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lacassine High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hathaway High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Welsh Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Arthur Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jennings High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Jennings
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~775 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jennings High School
How many students attend Jennings High School?
Jennings High School has 775 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jennings, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jennings High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jennings High School is 17.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jennings High School?
70.0% of students at Jennings High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jennings High School?
The largest demographic group at Jennings High School is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Jennings, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jennings High School?
Jennings High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jennings High School rank among schools in Jennings?
By Resource Investment Index, Jennings High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Jennings, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jennings on the city page.
Is Jennings High School a good school?
Jennings High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jefferson Davis Parish?
Besides Jennings High School, Jefferson Davis Parish also operates Jennings Elementary School (976 students), Lacassine High School (587 students), and Hathaway High School (566 students). See the Jefferson Davis Parish district page for the complete list.
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