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Top 49% in state

Jordan High

High School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA

A Los Angeles Unified high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2265 East 103rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90002

  • Math 6% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 26% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-21.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-29.5 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
College Readiness4.5Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation13.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$22,687
Chronic Absenteeism50.3%

Students at Jordan High score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency6%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency26%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 16% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
15%
ELA
17%
2010
Math
18%
ELA
24%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
6%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (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

95.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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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 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 46Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,223/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), 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

$56,158

Median home value

$502,600

Median rent

$1,509/mo

College educated

8.1%

Homeownership

40.7%

Poverty rate

23.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
13.2% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
0 boys'·2 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
English for All Language & Homeschool AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.3 mi30Compare →
Simon Rodia ContinuationEnrollment path unverified5.69–120.5 mi81Compare →
South East HighEnrollment path unverified6.89–120.5 mi2,092Compare →
Alliance Cindy and Bill Simon Technology Academy HighCharter · enrollment unverified5.09–120.6 mi499Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Los Angeles Unified

Schools in district
785
Rank in district
#494 of 769
District spending per student
$22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Jordan High

Jordan High is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 831 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,717 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 14% 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 831 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jordan High?

The student-teacher ratio at Jordan High is 16.6:1. 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 #4,717 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 14% 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?

95.9% 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
831
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.3%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 90002)
52,735
Area average commute
35 min
Area median age
30.7
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 90002; 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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