JORDAN VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Jordan Vocational High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Muscogee County school district, located in Columbus, GA with about 766 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 56 teachers, Jordan Vocational High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Vocational High School, located on Howard Avenue in Columbus, Georgia, is a historic institution within the Muscogee County School District. As its name suggests, the school has a long-standing tradition of balancing rigorous academic instruction with robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. By providing students with hands-on training in various professional fields—ranging from skilled trades to modern technology—the school aims to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for both post-secondary education and the workforce.
The school is deeply embedded in the Columbus community and is known for fostering a strong sense of school spirit and tradition among its student body. Beyond academics and vocational training, Jordan High maintains a comprehensive extracurricular environment, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student organizations. By focusing on a "career-ready" philosophy, the school seeks to empower its students with the technical skills, professional certifications, and critical thinking abilities necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving global economy.
For more information, contact Jordan Vocational High School at (706) 748-2819 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 748-2819
http://www.jordanhs.com/
JORDAN VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbus, GA with about 766 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Muscogee County
- Total Students:
- 766
- Teachers:
- 56.8
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 766 students
- Black or African American
- 52.0%
- White
- 33.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Female
- 44.6%
- Male
- 55.4%
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.