Jordan High School is a secondary school in Jordan, Minnesota. It is part of the Independent School District 717 school district.
Serving 619 students in grades 9-12, Jordan High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 619 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jordan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Jordan High School's student population of 619 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
619 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Jordan High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jordan High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#491 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
77%
60%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jordan High School's ranking?
Jordan High School is ranked #491 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Jordan High School often compared to?
Jordan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prior Lake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jordan High School?
The graduation rate of Jordan High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Jordan High School?
619 students attend Jordan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Jordan High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jordan High School?
Jordan High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jordan High School offer ?
Jordan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jordan High School part of?
Jordan High School is part of Jordan Public School District.
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