Jordan High School

Jordan High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6806 Garrett Rd,  Durham, NC
Patterson Place Neighborhood
Durham Public Schools
3.5
3.6
2,040 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Susan S. Taylor
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
114
Full Time Teachers
114
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
71.7%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
2
Equity
6
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
267:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
Hispanic
31%
White
29.9%
Black
28.5%
Two or more races
6.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#16 Most Diverse Public HS in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 477 Students
North Carolina State University 383 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 360 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 281 Students
Appalachian State University 247 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 228 Students
Elon University 183 Students
East Carolina University 180 Students
Duke University 163 Students
North Carolina Central University 147 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 141 Students
Biology 140 Students
Psychology 138 Students
Nursing 89 Students
Political Science and Government 64 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 61 Students
Computer Science 50 Students
Chemistry 41 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 31 Students
Marketing 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 306 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/9/2024
Jordan was a good high school experience in my opinion. The teachers are kind and structured. The campus is not that bad, it's definitely dated and old but it holds fond memories.
4.0 Parent
3/16/2024
Jordan High School has a great college prep program. So many AP and honors courses in all subject areas to choose from. They have a fabulous theater program, agriculture pathway, and lots to choose from for sports and activities. Administration is supportive and communicative.
4.0 Senior
12/7/2023
I would like to see a change in how they administer information to students. There is often a miscommunication between students and staff. Especially for low-income students, they don't always know about all the opportunities and resources provided at my school.
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3.6 24 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/12/2024
Great teachers and principals. Counselors are great as well.
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5.0 parent
1/19/2024
Susan Stewart Taylor is the best principals that Jordan has had in years. She took the time and consideration in ensuring the best plan for my child’s success. I am highly appreciative of all she does for our students.
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5.0 parent
7/3/2023
Jordan is a very diverse school and full of opportunities if you want them. The administration is very caring and do their very best to keep kids in school to graduate.
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5.0 parent
3/2/2023
We have been very happy with this school. A wide variety of AP classes are available; the AP Stats teacher was possibly the best teacher I've ever seen. My child was involved in theater and the bands, and we found the whole arts program to be excellent. The English, history, and foreign language dep...
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