Is Jordan High School a good school?

Jordan High School ranks 97 th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Jordan High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 619 students attended Jordan High School.

What is the racial makeup of Jordan High School?

Students at Jordan High School are 77% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Jordan High School?

Jordan High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Jordan Elementary Middle : Jordan Middle

Jordan High School

Summary:

Jordan High School is a public high school serving 619 students in grades 9-12 in Jordan, Minnesota, which is part of the Belle Plaine Public School District. This high-performing school has consistently ranked among the top 40-149 high schools in Minnesota over the past decade and maintains a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic achievement.

Jordan High School stands out for its impressive metrics, including a 4-year graduation rate ranging from 92.8% to 94.5% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the state average. The school's dropout rate is also low, ranging from 0% to 4% during the same period. Academically, Jordan High School students consistently outperform the state and district averages in MCA-III proficiency rates for Math, Reading, and Science, with the school's 10th-grade Reading proficiency rate reaching 65.03% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 52.22%.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as New Prague Senior High, Jordan High School stands out for its consistently strong performance, particularly among its diverse student population. The school's Hispanic/Latino students consistently rank among the top 30 high schools in Minnesota for this subgroup, suggesting the school is effectively supporting the academic achievement of all its students, regardless of their socioeconomic background. While Jordan High School has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, its performance is still notably stronger than other schools with higher rates of economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

600 Sunset Dr
Jordan, MN 55352-1698

(952) 492-4400

District: Jordan Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
97^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,690

Feeder schools for Jordan High School:

Elementary:	Jordan Elementary
Middle:	Jordan Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 18.5

Number of students: 619

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.4%

Hispanic:

12.8%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jordan High School ranks better than 79.8% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.83. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Jordan High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.4%), Hispanic (12.8%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jordan High School is 18.5. (See more...)

Compare Jordan High School employs 33.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jordan High School is $11,690.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jordan High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jordan High School 97^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Jordan High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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White students:

Jordan Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jordan Public School District 74^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jordan High School

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Rank History for all students at Jordan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	59.57	266^th	433	38.6%
2005	69.33	185^th	452	59.1%
2006	82.11	66^th	450	85.3%
2007	73.26	137^th	463	70.4%
2008	68.65	174^th	460	62.2%
2010	62.10	248^th	540	54.1%
2011	63.56	242^nd	545	55.6%
2012	67.16	203^rd	539	62.3%
2013	62.53	226^th	534	57.7%
2014	67.15	173^rd	483	64.2%
2015	82.52	57^th	504	88.7%
2016	82.17	61^st	489	87.5%
2017	77.72	92^nd	489	81.2%
2018	72.04	142^nd	494	71.3%
2019	76.67	101^st	492	79.5%
2021	66.52	149^th	428	65.2%
2022	79.97	69^th	472	85.4%
2023	87.24	40^th	476	91.6%
2024	76.83	97^th	480	79.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Jordan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	62.12	61^st	195	68.7%
2019	30.73	164^th	220	25.5%
2021	39.63	111^th	173	35.8%
2022	62.99	62^nd	214	71.0%
2023	61.12	71^st	216	67.1%
2024	48.26	110^th	221	50.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jordan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	63.24	140^th	374	62.6%
2019	48.68	201^st	370	45.7%
2021	61.09	96^th	270	64.4%
2022	64.21	97^th	312	68.9%
2023	67.59	99^th	393	74.8%
2024	52.41	193^rd	389	50.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Jordan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	70.89	112^th	395	71.6%
2019	74.16	90^th	401	77.6%
2021	64.25	124^th	339	63.4%
2022	77.96	52^nd	388	86.6%
2023	83.80	43^rd	396	89.1%
2024	70.71	98^th	403	75.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Jordan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	58.95	184^th	398	53.8%
2019	68.02	127^th	411	69.1%
2021	59.84	141^st	351	59.8%
2022	74.80	82^nd	403	79.7%
2023	84.14	46^th	398	88.4%
2024	72.19	95^th	405	76.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jordan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	65.86	37^th	132	72.0%
2021	61.24	32^nd	101	68.3%
2022	68.57	30^th	135	77.8%
2023	85.14	12^th	136	91.2%
2024	61.96	44^th	145	69.7%

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Rank History for White students at Jordan High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	66.48	148^th	414	64.3%
2019	67.80	126^th	412	69.4%
2021	61.29	148^th	364	59.3%
2022	73.34	77^th	401	80.8%
2023	79.20	58^th	398	85.4%
2024	68.59	105^th	402	73.9%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jordan High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	243	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	245
1995	274	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	275
1996	274	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	275
1997	264	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	268
1998	299	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	304
1999	309	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	313
2000	644	0	0	15	1	n/a	n/a	660
2001	648	1	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	665
2002	635	0	2	26	1	n/a	n/a	664
2003	635	0	2	26	1	n/a	n/a	664
2004	452	0	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	464
2005	431	0	1	9	2	n/a	n/a	443
2006	440	6	3	16	0	n/a	n/a	465
2007	430	8	5	10	1	n/a	n/a	454
2008	411	9	2	20	3	n/a	n/a	445
2009	449	8	4	26	4	n/a	n/a	491
2010	455	4	3	36	5	n/a	n/a	503
2011	440	3	6	31	2	0	2	484
2012	466	5	4	35	2	0	3	515
2013	496	5	2	40	1	0	3	547
2014	505	7	5	47	3	0	3	570
2015	481	4	4	44	3	0	6	542
2016	509	8	6	43	1	0	5	572
2017	462	11	8	42	6	1	8	538
2018	481	10	6	47	5	1	12	562
2019	507	14	7	53	10	1	19	611
2020	482	18	7	62	9	1	20	599
2021	509	14	11	72	6	1	25	638
2022	467	14	13	83	4	1	28	610
2023	479	12	15	79	4	2	28	619

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jordan High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	245	27.5	8.9	10.2
1995	275	27.6	10.0	6.2
1996	275	27.6	10.0	6.2
1997	268	26.8	10.0	6
1998	304	n/a	0.0	4.6
1999	313	36.9	8.5	3.8
2000	660	35.5	18.6	8.8
2001	665	34.4	19.3	11.6
2002	664	34.9	19.0	12.3
2003	664	34.9	19.0	12.3
2004	464	27.9	16.6	9.1
2005	443	24.6	18.0	10.6
2006	465	22.6	20.6	14
2007	454	22.4	20.3	15.2
2008	445	24.2	18.4	15.3
2009	491	24.9	19.7	20.4
2010	503	24.5	20.4	22.3
2011	484	25.8	18.7	23.8
2012	515	25.8	19.9	27.4
2013	547	27.6	19.7	25.4
2014	570	30.5	18.6	24.7
2015	542	32.0	16.9	21.8
2016	572	31.0	18.4	19.9
2017	538	31.8	16.9	19.9
2018	562	29.9	18.7	16.9
2019	611	30.7	19.8	16.7
2020	599	34.6	17.2	17.2
2021	638	33.6	18.9	14.4
2022	610	34.5	17.6	13.8
2023	619	33.3	18.5	23.7

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 Jordan High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	245	27.5	8.9	10.2
1995	275	27.6	10.0	6.2
1996	275	27.6	10.0	6.2
1997	268	26.8	10.0	6
1998	304	n/a	0.0	4.6
1999	313	36.9	8.5	3.8
2000	660	35.5	18.6	8.8
2001	665	34.4	19.3	11.6
2002	664	34.9	19.0	12.3
2003	664	34.9	19.0	12.3
2004	464	27.9	16.6	9.1
2005	443	24.6	18.0	10.6
2006	465	22.6	20.6	14
2007	454	22.4	20.3	15.2
2008	445	24.2	18.4	15.3
2009	491	24.9	19.7	20.4
2010	503	24.5	20.4	22.3
2011	484	25.8	18.7	23.8
2012	515	25.8	19.9	27.4
2013	547	27.6	19.7	25.4
2014	570	30.5	18.6	24.7
2015	542	32.0	16.9	21.8
2016	572	31.0	18.4	19.9
2017	538	31.8	16.9	19.9
2018	562	29.9	18.7	16.9
2019	611	30.7	19.8	16.7
2020	599	34.6	17.2	17.2
2021	638	33.6	18.9	14.4
2022	610	34.5	17.6	13.8
2023	619	33.3	18.5	23.7

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 Jordan High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,690

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jordan High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 101^st of 492 High schools	Ranks 40^th of 476 High schools	12.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Jordan High School)	68.5	68.3	0.1%
10th Grade Reading (Jordan Public School District)	68.5	68.3	0.1%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Jordan High School)	55.7	44.5	11.2%
11th Grade Math (Jordan Public School District)	55.7	44.5	11.2%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Jordan High School)	56	58.3	2.3%
End of Course Science (Jordan Public School District)	56	58.3	2.3%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	611	619	1.3%
African American	14	12	14.3%
American Indian	10	4	60%
Asian	7	15	114.3%
Hispanic	53	79	49.1%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	507	479	5.5%
Two or More Races	19	28	47.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.7%	23.7%	7.1%

Schools Near Jordan High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)		MCA-III Reading (2024)		MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Jordan High School	Public	9-12	600 Sunset Dr	Jordan	55352	Scott County	Jordan Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 492-4400	619	33	18.5	23.7%	479 (77.4%)	12 (1.9%)	79 (12.8%)	15 (2.4%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	28 (4.5%)	76.8	97^th of 480 public high schools	79.8%		87.2	40^th of 476 public high schools	91.6%	57	34.8	34.8	65.0	65.0	47.8	47.8	$11,690
SWMetro JAF	Public	6-12	17681 Valley View Drive	Jordan	55352	Scott County	Southwest Metro Intermediate 288	No	No	No	No	(952) 567-8100	9	2	5.2	66.7%	7 (77.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)								(n/a)
Belle Plaine Transitions/Work Exper	Public	9-12	130 S Willow Street	Belle Plaine	56011	Scott County	Belle Plaine Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 873-2400	9	0		55.6%	7 (77.8%)	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)								(n/a)							$2,717
Belle Plaine Senior High	Public	9-12	220 S Market St	Belle Plaine	56011	Scott County	Belle Plaine Public School District	No	No	No	No	(952) 873-2403	473	17	27.1	22.0%	403 (85.2%)	9 (1.9%)	32 (6.8%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.4%)	75.5	104^th of 480 public high schools	78.3%		64.5	162^nd of 476 public high schools	66.0%	58	36.7	36.7	69.5	69.5	42.7	42.7	$10,786
New Prague Senior High	Public	9-12	221 12th St NE	New Prague	56071	Scott County	New Prague Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(952) 758-1200	1,343	66	20.4	16.5%	1,242 (92.5%)	18 (1.3%)	37 (2.8%)	14 (1.0%)	6 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (1.9%)	91.7	22^nd of 480 public high schools	95.4%		91.4	22^nd of 476 public high schools	95.4%		45.4	45.4	68.4	68.4	73.5	73.5	$10,526
Compass Learning Center	Public	6-12	1234 Columbus Ave	New Prague	56071	Scott County	New Prague Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(952) 758-1700	31	3	11.6	45.2%	25 (80.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (9.7%)								(n/a)							$14,727
New Prague Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	1234 Columbus Ave	New Prague	56071	Scott County	New Prague Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(952) 758-1200	1	0			1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$3,980
New Prague Summer Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	415 1st Ave NW	New Prague	56071	Scott County	New Prague Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(952) 758-1700	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)							$1,783
SWMetro CCJ	Public	6-12	606 East 4th Street	Chaska	55318	Carver County	Southwest Metro Intermediate 288	No	No	No	No	(952) 567-8100	2	1	2.2		1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
SWMetro Alternative Learning Center	Public	9-12	401 East 4th St	Chaska	55318	Carver County	Southwest Metro Intermediate 288	No	No	No	No	(952) 567-8100	88	20	4.3	59.1%	46 (52.3%)	7 (8.0%)	24 (27.3%)	1 (1.1%)	6 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.5%)								(n/a)			25.0	25.0

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