High Performing School Report
Jennings Senior High Schoolhttp://jenningssrhigh.mo.jsh.schoolinsites.com/
Demographics
· 650 Students 9-12th Grade Students
· 120 Students 9-11th Grade College Prep Students
· 100 Students 6-12th Grade Alternative School
· 100% Free & Reduced Lunch
· Maintained APR points in English and Math
· Increased by 22% in proficiency in American Government
· Maintained 100% graduation rate
· Increased ADA from 78.8% to 86 %
· Increased total College and Career Readiness Points from 18.0 to 26.0 out of a total of 30 points
Curriculum
· College & Career focused
· 10+ AP Courses/Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit Courses
· St. Louis Community College, University of Missouri-St. Louis, Saint Louis University, Drury University, Lindenwood University, Missouri Baptist University, Ranken Technical College, St. Louis College of Pharmacy
· Construction, Certified Nursing Assistant, Information Technology, and Pharmacy Programs
· Strong fine arts/athletics/JROTC programs
· Block Schedule
Stats on 2016 Graduates
· 100% graduation rate
· 100% college/career/military placement
· 64% attending college
· 6% military bound
· 34% job placement
· $ 3 million in scholarships
College Prep Academy
· 86% of students scored proficient or higher in all EOC areas for the 15-16 SY
· 45% of the College Prep 10th grade students scored at or above 21 on the ACT for the 15-16 SY
Pedagogy
· Students engaged and learning with a purpose
· Student interventions for grades and attendance
· Classrooms equipped with smartboards and projectors
· STEM Courses: Project Lead the Way (Biomedical and Engineering)
· SPOT Clinic (Health and Mental Health Services provided on JSH campus)
· Provident Counseling at Alternative School
· JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) at JSH and JETS (Alternative School)
Relationships
· Students monitored and interventions provided
· Students feel welcomed and supported
· “We are like a small community”
· Hope House
· Local and statewide business partnerships
· School based food pantry located at JETS
· WE Movement at JETS
· Save Our Sons at JETS
· Washer and dryer in every building