June Jordan School for Equity is a small public high school located in the Excelsior District of San Francisco, California. The school is named after writer and activist June Jordan, whom Alice Walker called "the universal poet."
Serving 176 students in grades 9-12, Jordan (June) School For Equity ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for June Jordan School for Equity encompasses the entire school district in San Francisco, CA, covering an area of approximately 47.1 square miles. Families typically drive 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.6 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum of 8.3 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jordan (June) School For Equity's student population of 176 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
176 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2003
School Rankings
Jordan (June) School For Equity ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jordan (June) School For Equity is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9064 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
73%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Mascot
Jaguar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jordan (June) School For Equity's ranking?
Jordan (June) School For Equity is ranked #9064 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Jordan (June) School For Equity often compared to?
Jordan (June) School For Equityis often viewed alongside schools like Washington (George) High School, Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School, Balboa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jordan (June) School For Equity?
The graduation rate of Jordan (June) School For Equity is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Jordan (June) School For Equity?
176 students attend Jordan (June) School For Equity.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Jordan (June) School For Equity students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jordan (June) School For Equity?
Jordan (June) School For Equity has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Jordan (June) School For Equity offer ?
Jordan (June) School For Equity offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jordan (June) School For Equity part of?
Jordan (June) School For Equity is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Jordan (June) School For Equity located?
Jordan (June) School For Equity is located in the Excelsior neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in Excelsior.
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