Serving 428 students in grades 9-12, Jewel M. Sumner High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jewel M. Sumner High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Jewel M. Sumner High School's student population of 428 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
School Motto
Expect Success
School Rankings
Jewel M. Sumner 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 Jewel M. Sumner 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
#785 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
36%
42%
White
55%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Tangipahoa Parish School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cowboys
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jewel M. Sumner High School's ranking?
Jewel M. Sumner High School is ranked #785 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Jewel M. Sumner High School often compared to?
Jewel M. Sumner High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kentwood High Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jewel M. Sumner High School?
The graduation rate of Jewel M. Sumner High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Jewel M. Sumner High School?
428 students attend Jewel M. Sumner High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Jewel M. Sumner High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jewel M. Sumner High School?
Jewel M. Sumner High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jewel M. Sumner High School offer ?
Jewel M. Sumner High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jewel M. Sumner High School part of?
Jewel M. Sumner High School is part of Tangipahoa Parish School District.
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