Jordan High School (Closed 2023)

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 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
141 students

Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(17-18)
<50%
49%
(17-18)
<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
44%
54%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
55%
13%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
1%
24%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
99%
0.51

Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(16-17)
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
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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