- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Garden Grove, CA
Jordan Secondary Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Jordan Secondary Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061488002338
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jordan Secondary Learning Center earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Garden Grove · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- small classes for California
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jordan Secondary Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jordan Secondary Learning Center ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Garden Grove, CA.
School address
District: Garden Grove Unified · California
NCES ID 061488002338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Jordan Secondary Learning Center held near 104 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 061488002338 · Garden Grove, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
97 enr · 12.1:1 · 70.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden Grove High (2,148 students)
Jordan Secondary Learning Center held near 104 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Jordan Secondary Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden Grove H
Garden Grove High
2,148 students
- La Quinta High
La Quinta High
2,041 students
- Bolsa Grande H
Bolsa Grande High
1,701 students
- Santiago High
Santiago High
1,664 students
- Pacifica High
Pacifica High
1,634 students
- This school 97
Jordan Secondary Learning Center
97 students
What this shows Jordan Secondary Learning Center reports 97 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jordan Secondary Learning Center compares
Jordan Secondary Learning Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 44% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 97 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
97
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 7% in California - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,023
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.5%
Asian 35.1%
White 11.3%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Jordan Secondary Learning Center is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Garden Grove Unified reports $20,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jordan Secondary Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Quinta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bolsa Grande High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santiago High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pacifica High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jordan Secondary Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,701
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Garden Grove
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Garden Grove High
Standard public school
2,148 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Bolsa Grande High
Standard public school
1,701 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Santiago High
Standard public school
1,664 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Pacifica High
Standard public school
1,634 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Rancho Alamitos High
Standard public school
1,439 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~97 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jordan Secondary Learning Center
How many students attend Jordan Secondary Learning Center?
Jordan Secondary Learning Center has 97 students enrolled. It is a high school in Garden Grove, CA. CCD year-over-year: 106 (2022-23) → 104 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jordan Secondary Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Jordan Secondary Learning Center is 12.1:1, which is 44% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jordan Secondary Learning Center?
70.8% of students at Jordan Secondary Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jordan Secondary Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Jordan Secondary Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 50.5% of enrollment, in Garden Grove, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jordan Secondary Learning Center?
Jordan Secondary Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jordan Secondary Learning Center rank among high schools in Garden Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Jordan Secondary Learning Center ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Garden Grove, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Garden Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Garden Grove Unified?
Besides Jordan Secondary Learning Center, Garden Grove Unified also operates Garden Grove High (2,148 students), La Quinta High (2,041 students), and Bolsa Grande High (1,701 students). See the Garden Grove Unified district page for the complete list.