Jones High School is located in the Parramore/Lorna Doone neighborhood in the urban heart of Orlando, Florida at 801 S. Rio Grande Avenue. It is a public school in the Orange County School District. The school mascot is the Tiger and the colors are orange and green.
Serving 1,619 students in grades 9-12, Jones High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida 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 Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,619 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jones High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Jones High School's student population of 1,619 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,619 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Year Founded
1895
Colors
Green, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jones High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jones High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3481 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
37%
Black
85%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jones High School's ranking?
Jones High School is ranked #3481 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Jones High School often compared to?
Jones High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr. Phillips High School, Edgewater 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 52% FL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jones High School?
The graduation rate of Jones High School is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Jones High School?
1,619 students attend Jones High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Jones High School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jones High School?
Jones High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jones High School offer ?
Jones High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jones High School part of?
Jones High School is part of Orange School District.
In what neighborhood is Jones High School located?
Jones High School is located in the Lorna Doone neighborhood of Orlando, FL.
School Reviews
3 7/6/2020
BEST SCHOOL EVER.
5 5/17/2016
I am currently a senior, even though certain people have problems with the school for what ever reason, don't discourage another person to not come to the school. At Jones opportunities, many, are given. Your student just have to be willing to recieve it. I love my school and I will always be a TIGER! For this upset parent, God bless you and hopefully your child is doing much better where ever she may be.
5 9/6/2013
i love Jones high school, my 3 children went to Jones and now they are doing very well
on their jobs and i know plenty of kids came out of jones and they also have great jobs and making plenty of money, the 2012 parent who wrote that about jones is a demon
too because you are lying, maybe your child just not smart because our kids get
more scholarship than any other school in orlando, you really need to go and pray
for yourself and your child because any other school would have put your child out
too.
2 1/10/2012
this is a terrible school. they are so busy disciplining the studets so that they can recieve an "A" that they are not providing appropriate education to the students. tallahassee needs to close this school down.the staff with a few exceptions are rude and unprofessional all the time. the ese specialist is a demon sent straight from heeelllll!!!!!! Jesus Christ, I pray for her salvation.Is there a truancy program at Jones? I see kids that know are not 16 just walking the streets.....all because they are striving for an "A" that will bring them a substantial monetary bonus.
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