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Top 49% in state

Jordan High

High School · Long Beach Unified · Long Beach, CA

A Long Beach Unified high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6500 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90805

  • Math 8% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 35% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 84.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-20.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.4 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-11.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84%
AP Participation19.7%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21:1
District spending per student$18,539
Chronic Absenteeism34%

Students at Jordan High score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency8%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 21% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
31%
ELA
30%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
33%
2012
Math
33%
ELA
28%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
30%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
13%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
11%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
11%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
8%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

74.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Jordan High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 74Very Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 79Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,186/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Long Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,615

Median home value

$588,500

Median rent

$1,664/mo

College educated

17.5%

Homeownership

42.6%

Poverty rate

19.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90805; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
19.7% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·85 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
11 boys'·10 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gethsemane Baptist ChristianPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.7 mi74Compare →
Gethsemane Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–120.7 mi67Compare →
Spectrum Center- Long Beach Middle Market StreetPrivate · tuition7.5private2–121.3 mi59Compare →
Cesar Chavez Continuation HighEnrollment path unverified5.59–121.4 mi251Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Long Beach Unified

Schools in district
82
Rank in district
#41 of 82
District spending per student
$18,539NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jordan High is listed in Long Beach Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jordan High

Jordan High is a public high school in Long Beach, CA, part of Long Beach Unified, serving approximately 2,207 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,712 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jordan High

What grades does Jordan High serve?

Jordan High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Jordan High?

Jordan High has an enrollment of approximately 2,207 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jordan High?

The student-teacher ratio at Jordan High is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jordan High rank in CA?

Jordan High ranks #4,712 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Jordan High's MySchoolScout rating?

Jordan High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Jordan High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jordan High has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Jordan High a charter school?

No, Jordan High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jordan High a Title I school?

No, Jordan High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jordan High?

74.5% of students at Jordan High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,207
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers (FTE)
105
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.0%
4-Year Graduation
84.0%
Area population (ZIP 90805)
94,631
Area average commute
30.6 min
Area median age
33.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90805; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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