C E Jordan High

www.jordan.dpsnc.net/

2,189 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

C.E. Jordan High School, located in Durham, North Carolina, is a comprehensive public high school within the Durham Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its robust academic offerings, including a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. Jordan High prides itself on fostering a supportive community that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and personal growth, preparing students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a vibrant culture with a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement. Students at Jordan have access to a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs, which help to cultivate school spirit and provide outlets for creative and social development. With its long-standing presence in the Durham community and a commitment to academic excellence, C.E. Jordan High continues to be a central institution for student development in the region.

2,189

Total Students

104.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C E Jordan High
Demographic	Student Count
White	628
Hispanic	660
Black	653
Asian	90
Two or More	154
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
660 (30.2%)
Black
653 (29.8%)
White
628 (28.7%)
Two or More
154 (7.0%)
Asian
90 (4.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

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:	No
District:	Durham Public Schools
Phone:	(919)560-3912
Website:	http://www.jordan.dpsnc.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,189
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	104.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,186
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 681

Grade 10 546

Grade 11 503

Grade 12 459