Jordan High School

Jordan High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6500 Atlantic Ave,  Long Beach, CA
Long Beach Unified School District
3.7
3.9
2,315 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Veronica Coleman
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
990
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
8%
Reading Proficiency
35%
Average GPA
3.25
Graduation Rate
84%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.25
Reading Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
8%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
106
Full Time Teachers
106
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
990
Math
490
Verbal
500
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
19
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
29.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
3.5%
State Average
19.4%
Science
0.4%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
248:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Hispanic
76.6%
Black
14.6%
Asian
3.2%
Pacific Islander
1.9%
Filipino
1.4%
Two or more races
1.3%
White
1%

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.
California State University - Long Beach 504 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 337 Students
Long Beach City College 323 Students
University of California - Irvine 249 Students
California State University - Dominguez Hills 200 Students
University of California - Berkeley 163 Students
University of Southern California 162 Students
California State University, Fullerton 150 Students
University of California - San Diego 148 Students
San Francisco State University 141 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 115 Students
Business 92 Students
Psychology 92 Students
Biology 78 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 74 Students
Criminology 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students
Film and Video Studies 33 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 31 Students
Computer Science 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 428 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/25/2025
Jordan has over the years improved. Both my sisters went there and I will soon graduate. Truthfully I have really enjoyed my time here!
4.0 Senior
7/10/2025
My high school experience overall being at Jordan high school has been pretty great. The diversity and culture of the school is one of its best attributes.
3.0 Senior
4/20/2023
This school has the possibility to be an environment where families are built. I appreciate some of the instructors and staff here.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 10 Reviews
5.0 other
6/8/2023
Jordan is a very grate school in my opinion I don’t know why people hate on it so much this school is grate academically and overall.
1.0 other
10/31/2011
Its good to hear that the school has improved over the years. When outcast, Gary Graves, became vice principal at that school, it began to go downhill. In fact, the regular school principle was every bit as wimpy as he looked which meant they didn't care about having a professional staff overall.
5.0 parent
4/14/2011
Jordan High School of Long Beach has so much to offer all students - don't listen to the "hype". Rumors of violence and safety issues are COMPLETELY FALSE. The environment is nothing short of perfection... students really CAN learn in their "own" comfort zone. At Jordan, students are praised for the...
teacher
10/9/2010
Great students who really want to learn and be treated with the respect they deserve.

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Jordan High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Long Beach, CA and is served by the Long Beach Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,315 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 8% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% are proficient in reading. Jordan High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.25, the graduation rate is 84%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 990 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $753,402. Discover additional schools in the area, like Compton High School, Dominguez High School, Compton STEP, and more. Learn more about what Long Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jordan High School.

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