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#3098 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 36% in state

Jordan H S

High School · Katy ISD · Katy, TX

A Katy ISD high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 159, Katy, TX 77492

  • Math 77% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 91% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+2.2 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2024
TrendImproving
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency91% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+33.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+36.7 pts
Overall Proficiency84% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+18.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
College Readiness3.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation24.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$11,284
Chronic Absenteeism10%

Students at Jordan H S score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency77%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency91%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 84% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
63%
ELA
89%
2021*
Math
63%
ELA
89%
2024
Math
77%
ELA
91%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)

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

Based on 6 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

17.5%

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 H S 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 Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,484/100K

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

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
24.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·55 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
Fulshear H SEnrollment path unverified7.19–122.6 mi2,897Compare →
Tompkins H SEnrollment path unverified8.49–122.6 mi3,061Compare →
Seven Lakes H SEnrollment path unverified8.39–123.0 mi3,719Compare →
Katy H SEnrollment path unverified7.39–124.5 mi3,500Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Katy ISD

Schools in district
78
Rank in district
#47 of 71
District spending per student
$11,284NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jordan H S is listed in KATY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jordan H S

Jordan H S is a public high school in Katy, TX, part of Katy ISD, serving approximately 3,128 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,098 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jordan H S

What grades does Jordan H S serve?

Jordan H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Jordan H S?

Jordan H S has an enrollment of approximately 3,128 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jordan H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Jordan H S is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jordan H S rank in TX?

Jordan H S ranks #3,098 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Jordan H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Jordan H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jordan H S has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Is Jordan H S a charter school?

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

Is Jordan H S a Title I school?

No, Jordan H S is not currently a Title I school.

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

17.5% of students at Jordan H S 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
3,128
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
184
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Fort Bend County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.0%
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 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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.
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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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