- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Jennings High School held near 813 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.3 → 62.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 220081000566 · Jennings, LA Other · MID · TRAD
775 enr · 17.2:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Jennings Elementary School (976 students)
Jennings High School held near 813 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.3 → 62.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Jennings High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jennings Eleme
Jennings Elementary School
976 students
- This school
Jennings High School
775 students
- Lacassine High
Lacassine High School
587 students
- Hathaway High
Hathaway High School
566 students
- Welsh Elementa
Welsh Elementary School
499 students
- Lake Arthur El
Lake Arthur Elementary School
441 students
What this shows Jennings High School reports 775 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jennings High School compares
Jennings High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,082
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
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 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.
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
District finance for Jefferson Davis Parish reports $14,082 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~775 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 853 (2022-23) → 813 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.