Jewel M. Sumner High School

Tangipahoa Parish Public Schools

Kentwood, Louisiana

426 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(985)229-8805 School Website

426

Students

18.9:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot

Key metrics at a glance

Avg SAT Score

1,040

out of 1600

Average

Avg ACT Score

C+

out of 36

Below Avg

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

B-

students per teacher

Average

Graduation Rate

79%

A-

Good

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Jewel M. Sumner High School

Biology

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science

College-level environmental science

World History

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Jewel M. Sumner High School.

National Tests

August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

ISEE — Fall Testing Season

Testing window

August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027

SSAT — Flex Testing

Testing window

September 11, 2026

ACT — National

Registration deadline

September 12, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

September 14, 2026

ACT — National

Photo upload deadline

September 18, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

+71 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

August 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027

ELPS

Testing window

November 30, 2026 – December 18, 2026

LEAP 2025 High School — Fall Window

Testing window

February 15, 2027 – March 19, 2027

ELPT/ELPT Connect

Testing window

February 23, 2027 – March 5, 2027

ACT — Window 1

Testing window

March 9, 2027 – March 19, 2027

ACT — Window 2

Testing window

April 1, 2027 – May 12, 2027

LEAP 2025 High School — Spring Window

Testing window

+1 more state assessments this school year

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School Details

Address

15841 Highway 440, Kentwood, LA 70444

Phone

(985)229-8805

Website

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District

Tangipahoa Parish Public Schools

Academic Calendar

2026-27

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