JONES HIGH

joneshs.ocps.net/

1,672 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,672

Total Students

69.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JONES HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	200
Black	1,431
Asian	3
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	3

Black
1,431 (85.6 %)
Hispanic
200 (12.0 %)
White
26 (1.6 %)
Two or More
9 (0.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ORANGE
Phone:	(407)835-2300
Website:	http://joneshs.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	1,672
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,062
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 1

Grade 9 459

Grade 10 447

Grade 11 423

Grade 12 342

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JONES HIGH
Grade	Student Count
Grade 8	1
Grade 9	459
Grade 10	447
Grade 11	423
Grade 12	342

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JONES HIGH
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	840	50.2%
Male	832	49.8%

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