Serving 1,785 students in grades 8-12, Jordan High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,785 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in UT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jordan High School's student population of 1,785 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
1,785 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jordan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jordan High School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#609 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)22%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
30%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
61%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jordan High School's ranking?
Jordan High School is ranked #609 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Jordan High School often compared to?
Jordan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alta High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jordan High School?
The graduation rate of Jordan High School is 87%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Jordan High School?
1,785 students attend Jordan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Jordan High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jordan High School?
Jordan High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Jordan High School offer ?
Jordan High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Jordan High School part of?
Jordan High School is part of Canyons School District.
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