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 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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
6%
Hispanic
44%
53%
Black
55%
13%
White
1%
25%
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%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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