Serving 141 students in grades 10-12, Jordan High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
44%
53%
Black
55%
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jordan High School?
The graduation rate of Jordan High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Jordan High School?
141 students attend Jordan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Jordan High School students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jordan High School?
Jordan High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jordan High School offer ?
Jordan High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Jordan High School part of?
Jordan High School is part of Houston Independent School District.
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