Jordan High

2265 East 103rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002

www.jordanhighschool.net

797 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

David Starr Jordan Senior High School, located in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a historic institution within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving a predominantly urban community, the school has a long-standing presence in the area, committed to providing educational opportunities and college-prep pathways to local students. The school environment is focused on fostering academic growth, personal development, and community engagement, striving to prepare its students for life beyond graduation in an often challenging socio-economic climate.

In recent years, the school has undergone various transitions and revitalization efforts aimed at improving student outcomes and facilities. The campus provides a traditional high school experience, including a variety of extracurricular activities, sports programs, and academic courses designed to meet state standards. Through its partnership with LAUSD, Jordan Senior High continues to emphasize the importance of graduation, career readiness, and the cultivation of a supportive school culture that encourages students to pursue higher education and meaningful vocational paths.

797

Total Students

49.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jordan High
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	628
Black	142
Asian	1
Two or More	5

Hispanic
628 (78.8%)
Black
142 (17.8%)
White
21 (2.6%)
Two or More
5 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)568-4100
Website:	http://www.jordanhighschool.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	797
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	765
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 9 279

Grade 10 210

Grade 11 172

Grade 12 136