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Jena High School

Public | 8-12 | 411 students

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Posted September 15, 2009

The teachers on very good and on hand with the students. Both my kids have gone here and loved it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 12, 2009

Very pleased with this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 16, 2007

Truly outstanding school.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2012.

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Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

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Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

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Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) to assess students in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies. The LEAP 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 64% in 2010.

97 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2010.

97 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
70%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 56% in 2012.

445 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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45%

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32%

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29%

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53%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 52% in 2012.

445 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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50%

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42%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 66% in 2012.

445 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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71%

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65%

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78%

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67%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 49% in 2012.

445 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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44%

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32%

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36%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Louisiana used the End-Of-Course (EOC) tests to test grade high school students in English 2, biology 1, algebra 1 and geometry. The EOC is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The EOC is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: LA Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 83% 49%
Black 15% 46%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 1%
Hispanic 1% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 38%N/A65%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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P.O. Box 89
Jena, LA 71342
Phone: (318) 992-5195

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