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#4717 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 49% in state
Jordan High
High School · Los Angeles Unified
2265 East 103rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90002
Enrollment
831
Student-Teacher
16.6:1
Score
6.4
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
831
Student-Teacher
16.6:1
Score
6.4
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,717 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#350 of 563
public schools
In district
#494 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
Academic growth
9.2 / 10
Excellent
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About Jordan High
Jordan High is a public high school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Jordan High serves approximately 831 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Jordan High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,717 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Jordan High show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.4 · Average
- District avg 6.7
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Jordan High sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
50% of students at Jordan High were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Jordan High — Students at Jordan High score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.2/10.
How Jordan High Compares
See how Jordan High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
2265 East 103rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90002
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Jordan High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Dorothy V. Johnson Community Day (rated 6.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is South East High (rated 6.8/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby South Gate), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Simon Rodia Continuation (rated 5.6/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby South Gate), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90002 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,158
Median Home Value
$502,600
Median Rent
$1,509/mo
Population
52,735
College Educated
8.1%
Homeownership
40.7%
Avg Commute
35 min
Poverty Rate
23.4%
Median Age
30.7
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 831
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.3%
- Phone
- (323) 568-4100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #494 of 769
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