JORDAN HIGH SCHOOL

Jordan High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Long Beach Unified school district, located in Long Beach, CA with about 2,646 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 109 teachers, Jordan High has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Jordan High School, located in North Long Beach, is a cornerstone of the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD). As one of the district’s comprehensive high schools, it serves a large and diverse student population, offering a wide array of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and specialized support services designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce. The school is known for its "Panther" pride and has long functioned as a central hub for the surrounding community.

In recent years, the campus has undergone significant physical and academic transformation. With a focus on modernization, the school has benefited from new facilities, including updated classroom technology and specialized learning spaces that support project-based instruction. Beyond academics, Jordan High maintains a robust extracurricular culture, featuring competitive athletic programs, student government, and various clubs that encourage student engagement and leadership. The school remains dedicated to narrowing the achievement gap and fostering an inclusive environment that addresses the diverse socioeconomic needs of its students.

For more information, contact Jordan High at (562) 423-1471 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6500 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90805-2304
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JORDAN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Long Beach, CA with about 2,646 enrolled students. See other public high schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
Long Beach Unified
Total Students:
2,646
Teachers:
109.49
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 2,646 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JORDAN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 74% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
73.6%
Black or African American
16.2%
Asian
4.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.3%
White
1.5%
Two or more races
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.