Serving 529 students in grades 9-12, Jena High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Jena High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jena High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jena High School?
The graduation rate of Jena High School is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Jena High School?
529 students attend Jena High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Jena High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jena High School?
Jena High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
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