JONES HIGH SCHOOL

JONES HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the ORANGE school district, located in ORLANDO, FL with about 1,577 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 75 teachers, JONES HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

JONES HIGH School, located in the historic Parramore neighborhood of Orlando, Florida, is a long-standing pillar of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. With a history dating back to 1895, it holds the distinction of being the oldest high school in the area serving African American students. The school has evolved significantly over the decades, moving into a modern, state-of-the-art campus in 2019 that features advanced technology, contemporary athletic facilities, and specialized learning environments designed to support a diverse student body.

Academically, JONES HIGH School is well-known for its robust choice programs, most notably its specialized magnet programs in Engineering and Medical Sciences, as well as its well-regarded performing arts department. The school maintains a deep connection to its surrounding community, emphasizing a culture of "Tiger Pride" while focusing on college and career readiness. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, extracurricular opportunities, and a strong sense of heritage, the school aims to prepare its students for success in higher education and the competitive global workforce.

For more information, contact JONES HIGH at (407) 835-2300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

801 S RIO GRANDE AVE
ORLANDO, FL 32805-3765
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JONES HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ORLANDO, FL with about 1,577 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
ORANGE
Total Students:
1,577
Teachers:
75
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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 1,577 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JONES HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 90% of the student body.

Black or African American
89.9%
Hispanic/Latino
8.8%
White
0.8%
Two or more races
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
Asian
0.1%

Female
55.3%
Male
44.7%

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.