A
Very Good
89/100

Jena High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 243 East High School Drive, Jena, LA 71342
Overall
A
89/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 77% · Math 77% proficient · 68th percentile in Louisiana
Graduation
A+
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

89
Repit Score
out of 100
503
Students
enrolled
14.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%68/100reading 62nd percentile, math 74th percentile among Louisiana high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%92/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 38% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +1 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency77% (+8 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency77% (+14 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+18 pts vs. state avg 79%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Louisiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White82%82%reading -1 pts, math +5 pts60th percentile (list)
Low-income75%72%reading +8 pts, math +13 pts73rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 243 East High School Drive
City Jena
ZIP Code 71342
District 2200960
NCES School ID 220096000732
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 71342

Understanding the community around Jena High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,772
Per Capita Income $31,737
Poverty Rate 10.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%
High School or Higher 88.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $128,000
Median Rent $522
Owner-Occupied 82.0%
Renter-Occupied 18.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Jena High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 81.3%
Black 13.7%
Two or More Races 2.2%
American Indian 2.0%
Hispanic/Latino 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 503
Teachers (FTE) 34.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Jena High School?
Jena High School has a Repit School Score of 89 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Jena High School?
Jena High School has 503 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1.
What grades does Jena High School serve?
Jena High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Jena High School receive per student?
Jena High School receives $13,675 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Jena High School in 71342 ▼
Avg Home Value
$156,283
Avg Monthly Rent
$792
1-Year Change
+4.9%
% Renters
18.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026