Jordan High School is a public comprehensive four-year high school in Los Angeles. Until October 2020, the school was named David Starr Jordan High School, after eugenicist David Starr Jordan, the first president of Stanford University. The school colors are Royal blue and white and the mascot is a bulldog.
Serving 831 students in grades 9-12, Jordan High School 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 831 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jordan High School's student population of 831 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
831 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1923
Colors
White, Royal blue
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
Uplifting our community.
School Mascot
Bulldogs
School Rankings
Jordan High School 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 High School is 0.35, 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
#9251 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
79%
56%
Black
17%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jordan High School's ranking?
Jordan High School is ranked #9251 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jordan High School?
The graduation rate of Jordan High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Jordan High School?
831 students attend Jordan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Jordan High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jordan High School?
Jordan High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Jordan High School offer ?
Jordan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jordan High School part of?
Jordan High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Jordan High School located?
Jordan High School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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