Jones High

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Jones High ranks 543 rd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Jones High is a public high school located in Orlando, Florida, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 1,672 students. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with 85.59% of students identifying as African American in the 2022-2023 school year. Jones High is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Jones High consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages on standardized tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 26% of Jones High students were proficient or better in Algebra 1, compared to 53% in the Orange County district and 55% statewide. The school's four-year graduation rate has also fluctuated, ranging from a high of 97.5% in 2019-2020 to a low of 78.9% in 2021-2022, though the 2022-2023 rate of 90.2% is an improvement. Additionally, Jones High has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 64.3% compared to the district and state averages.

When comparing Jones High to other nearby schools, the differences become even more apparent. For instance, Orlando Science Middle High Charter, a public charter school located just 2.91 miles away, consistently outperforms Jones High on standardized tests, with proficiency rates that are significantly higher across all subject areas. This highlights the importance of school choice and the potential impact of alternative educational models on student outcomes. To address the challenges faced by Jones High, targeted interventions and support, such as tutoring, mentoring, and family engagement programs, may be crucial for improving academic performance and attendance.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

801 S Rio Grande Ave
Orlando, FL 32805

(407) 835-2300

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
543^rd of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,309

Feeder schools for Jones High:

Elementary:	Catalina Elementary
	Ivey Lane Elementary
	Ocps Academic Center For Excellence
	Orange Center Elementary
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	Orlo Vista Elementary
	Rock Lake Elementary
	Washington Shores Elementary
Middle:	Carver Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 24.2

Number of students: 1,672

Racial breakdown:

African American:

85.6%

Hispanic:

12.0%

White:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jones High ranks worse than 67.3% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 26^th among 36 ranked high schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Jones High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (85.6%), Hispanic (12%), White (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jones High is 24.2. 39 high schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Jones High employs 69 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jones High is $9,309, which is the 21^st highest among 36 high schools in the Orange School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Jones High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Jones High 543^rd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Jones High in the ranking list.)

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jones High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	12.21	423^rd	484	12.6%
2005	5.63	455^th	487	6.6%
2006	7.30	440^th	477	7.8%
2007	22.98	430^th	563	23.6%
2008	24.16	436^th	577	24.4%
2009	27.21	440^th	587	25.0%
2010	24.02	480^th	620	22.6%
2011	18.71	514^th	622	17.4%
2012	18.69	480^th	606	20.8%
2013	26.56	482^nd	648	25.6%
2014	19.67	542^nd	687	21.1%
2016	13.72	570^th	693	17.7%
2017	11.79	590^th	714	17.4%
2018	13.23	579^th	716	19.1%
2019	16.58	581^st	734	20.8%
2021	13.11	618^th	746	17.2%
2022	15.37	623^rd	774	19.5%
2023	15.40	638^th	792	19.4%
2024	30.00	543^rd	807	32.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jones High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	56	1253	3	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	1326
1989	54	1154	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	1217
1990	49	1143	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	1202
1991	39	1230	3	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	1285
1992	22	1194	1	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	1229
1993	24	1200	2	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	1236
1994	22	1204	6	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	1243
1995	15	1387	3	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	1424
1996	15	1387	3	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	1424
1997	15	1389	3	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	1427
1998	21	1423	2	23	3	n/a	n/a	0	1472
1999	20	1364	4	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	1405
2000	10	1324	2	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	1358
2001	12	1287	3	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	1329
2002	9	1301	3	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	1340
2003	9	1301	3	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	1340
2004	7	1111	0	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	1141
2005	15	1088	0	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	1127
2006	14	1101	1	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	1142
2007	12	1026	1	32	0	n/a	n/a	6	1077
2008	9	1023	1	24	1	n/a	n/a	7	1065
2009	9	989	1	26	0	n/a	n/a	11	1036
2010	7	1042	3	28	1	n/a	n/a	9	1090
2011	5	935	8	35	1	0	9	0	993
2012	14	861	2	40	2	0	10	0	929
2013	13	757	3	44	2	0	15	0	834
2014	9	703	2	43	1	0	10	0	768
2015	15	928	2	80	0	1	15	0	1041
2016	8	1072	2	92	0	2	15	0	1191
2017	14	1184	2	113	0	2	11	0	1326
2018	12	1417	1	139	0	1	7	0	1577
2019	13	1414	3	138	1	2	6	0	1577
2020	31	1394	2	146	1	0	8	0	1582
2021	23	1415	3	171	0	1	5	0	1618
2022	30	1421	5	205	0	2	8	0	1671
2023	26	1431	3	200	0	3	9	0	1672

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jones High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1326	72.0	18.4	20.5
1989	1217	73.0	16.6	27
1990	1202	74.0	16.2	15.3
1991	1285	79.0	16.2	20.4
1992	1229	79.0	15.5	0.1
1993	1236	73.0	16.9	0.6
1994	1243	68.0	18.3	1.2
1995	1424	73.0	19.5	27.7
1996	1424	73.0	19.5	27.7
1997	1427	72.0	19.8	28.1
1998	1472	82.0	18.0	21.9
1999	1405	78.0	18.0	41.6
2000	1358	81.0	16.8	50.1
2001	1329	73.0	18.2	55.8
2002	1340	72.0	18.6	46.3
2003	1340	72.0	18.6	46.3
2004	1141	72.0	15.8	44.9
2005	1127	66.0	17.1	64
2006	1142	72.0	15.9	49.1
2007	1077	70.0	15.4	57.3
2008	1065	73.0	14.6	57.3
2009	1036	75.7	14.0	65.4
2010	1090	62.0	17.5	67.6
2011	993	61.0	16.2	78.9
2012	929	61.0	15.2	62.6
2013	834	57.0	14.6	82.9
2014	768	52.0	14.7	80.3
2015	1041	55.0	18.9	82
2016	1191	63.0	18.9	99.7
2017	1326	58.0	22.8	99.8
2018	1577	75.0	21.0	72
2019	1577	70.0	22.5	65.6
2020	1582	77.0	20.5	93.8
2021	1618	72.0	22.4	75.1
2022	1671	76.0	21.9	76
2023	1672	69.0	24.2	75.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jones High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1326	72.0	18.4	20.5
1989	1217	73.0	16.6	27
1990	1202	74.0	16.2	15.3
1991	1285	79.0	16.2	20.4
1992	1229	79.0	15.5	0.1
1993	1236	73.0	16.9	0.6
1994	1243	68.0	18.3	1.2
1995	1424	73.0	19.5	27.7
1996	1424	73.0	19.5	27.7
1997	1427	72.0	19.8	28.1
1998	1472	82.0	18.0	21.9
1999	1405	78.0	18.0	41.6
2000	1358	81.0	16.8	50.1
2001	1329	73.0	18.2	55.8
2002	1340	72.0	18.6	46.3
2003	1340	72.0	18.6	46.3
2004	1141	72.0	15.8	44.9
2005	1127	66.0	17.1	64
2006	1142	72.0	15.9	49.1
2007	1077	70.0	15.4	57.3
2008	1065	73.0	14.6	57.3
2009	1036	75.7	14.0	65.4
2010	1090	62.0	17.5	67.6
2011	993	61.0	16.2	78.9
2012	929	61.0	15.2	62.6
2013	834	57.0	14.6	82.9
2014	768	52.0	14.7	80.3
2015	1041	55.0	18.9	82
2016	1191	63.0	18.9	99.7
2017	1326	58.0	22.8	99.8
2018	1577	75.0	21.0	72
2019	1577	70.0	22.5	65.6
2020	1582	77.0	20.5	93.8
2021	1618	72.0	22.4	75.1
2022	1671	76.0	21.9	76
2023	1672	69.0	24.2	75.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jones High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,020 (12.2%)	$7,339 (87.8%)	$8,359
2019	$1,327 (15.1%)	$7,468 (84.9%)	$8,794
2020	$1,250 (13.4%)	$8,052 (86.6%)	$9,302
2021	$1,492 (17.2%)	$7,203 (82.8%)	$8,696
2022	$2,505 (24.2%)	$7,851 (75.8%)	$10,355
2023	$1,484 (15.9%)	$7,824 (84.0%)	$9,309

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jones High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 581^st of 734 High schools	Ranks 638^th of 792 High schools	1.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Jones High)	27	24	3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	52	50	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Jones High)	18	21	3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	50	46	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Jones High)	52	47	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Orange)	68	63	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Jones High)	60	29	31%
End of Course US History (Orange)	70	63	7%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Jones High)	16	10	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Orange)	63	51	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Jones High)	20	8	12%
End of Course Geometry (Orange)	53	44	9%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1577	1672	6%
African American	1414	1431	1.2%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	138	200	44.9%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	13	26	100%
Two or More Races	6	9	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65.6%	75.4%	9.7%

Schools Near Jones High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jones High	Public, Magnet	9-12	801 S Rio Grande Ave	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 835-2300	1,672	69	24.2	75.4%	26 (1.6%)	1,431 (85.6%)	200 (12.0%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	9 (0.5%)	30	543^rd of 807 public high schools	32.7%		15.4	638^th of 792 public high schools	19.4%	95				32.0	34.0					26.0	34.0	78.0	82.0		$9,309	$1,484	$7,824
Workforce Advantage Academy Charter	Public, Charter	10-12	2210 Rio Grande Ave	Orlando	32803	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 898-7228	282	6	47.0	1.1%	22 (7.8%)	208 (73.8%)	47 (16.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	2.3	780^th of 807 public high schools	3.3%		1.1	791^st of 792 public high schools	0.1%	11											0.0	12.0	17.0		$9,160	$00	$9,160
Mater Academy Narcoossee High School	Public, Charter	9-12	8315 Academy Dr.	Orlando	32827	Orange County	Orange	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(321) 677-1727	36	0		8.3%	7 (19.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (75.0%)	1 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)	62.8	193^rd of 807 public high schools	76.1%					(n/a)				78.0	59.0					61.0	48.0	79.0			$38,995	$26,634	$12,361
Orange Technical College	Public	9-12	301 W Amelia St	Orlando	32801	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 246-7060	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Ese Transition	Public	12	12301 Warrior Road	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 656-2399	120	16	7.5	2.5%	34 (28.3%)	28 (23.3%)	51 (42.5%)	5 (4.2%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)
Juvenile Offenders Program	Public	7-12	3741 Vision Blvd	Orlando	32839	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 836-3326	6	3	2.0		1 (16.7%)	3 (50.0%)	2 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
William R Boone High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1000 E Kaley St	Orlando	32806	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 893-7200	2,780	129	21.5	44.4%	1,175 (42.3%)	276 (9.9%)	1,161 (41.8%)	67 (2.4%)	4 (0.1%)	8 (0.3%)	89 (3.2%)	53	268^th of 807 public high schools	66.8%		58.2	216^th of 792 public high schools	72.7%	52				59.0	53.0					26.0	57.0	67.0	80.0		$8,887	$1,016	$7,872
Ucp Transitional Learning Academy Charter	Public, Charter	6-12	3305 S Orange Ave	Orlando	32806	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 852-3300	156	11	14.1	48.1%	26 (16.7%)	36 (23.1%)	85 (54.5%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.2%)	1.8	798^th of 807 public high schools	1.1%		3	755^th of 792 public high schools	4.7%	43	8.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	8.0	17.0	0.0		23.0	9.0	0.0	$19,944	$00	$19,944
Prosperitas Leadership Academy Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	2140 W. Washington Street	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 854-3945	96	4	24.0	46.9%	2 (2.1%)	72 (75.0%)	22 (22.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$14,898	$3,636	$11,262
Orange Youth Academy	Public	7-12	3150 39th St	Orlando	32839	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 535-4111	42	5	8.4	7.1%	7 (16.7%)	30 (71.4%)	5 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Jones High

Is Jones High a good school?

Jones High ranks 543^rd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Jones High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,672 students attended Jones High.

What district is Jones High in?

Orange

What schools feed into Jones High?

Jones High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Catalina Elementary
Elementary : Ivey Lane Elementary
Elementary : Ocps Academic Center For Excellence
Elementary : Orange Center Elementary
Elementary : Orlo Vista Elementary
Elementary : Rock Lake Elementary
Elementary : Washington Shores Elementary
Middle : Carver Middle

What is the racial makeup of Jones High?

Students at Jones High are 86% African American, 12% Hispanic, 2% White.

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