Serving 846 students in grades 9-12, Mortimer Jordan High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 846 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mortimer Jordan High School's student population of 846 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
846 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mortimer Jordan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mortimer Jordan High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#679 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
9%
32%
White
86%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Mortimer Jordan High School was named after Captain Mortimer Harvie Jordan, a soldier who died in 1918 in World War 1 in France and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. He graduated from the University of Alabama and later opened his own medical practice before joining the military during World War I.
- The school opened in 1920 in Morris, Alabama, a rural city in northern Alabama that has a population of about 1,800 citizens. MJHS first hosted a total of only 90 students in the first year in a five room building. The first water system for the school was installed in the 1930's and the first gym was built in 1936 and 1937. One of the most notable staff members was Mr. Jimmie A. Trotter, who worked as both a coach, teacher, and principal for 36 years. The school just recently changed in 2004 from a 7th-12th grade school to only 9th-12th with the opening of the new North Jefferson Middle School in 2004.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mortimer Jordan High School's ranking?
Mortimer Jordan High School is ranked #679 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Mortimer Jordan High School often compared to?
Mortimer Jordan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gardendale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mortimer Jordan High School?
The graduation rate of Mortimer Jordan High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Mortimer Jordan High School?
846 students attend Mortimer Jordan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mortimer Jordan High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mortimer Jordan High School?
Mortimer Jordan High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Mortimer Jordan High School offer ?
Mortimer Jordan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mortimer Jordan High School part of?
Mortimer Jordan High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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