Jordan High vs KIPP Philosophers Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 557 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jordan High
Los Angeles ยท Public high ยท Grades 9โ12
797 students
KIPP Philosophers Academy
Los Angeles ยท Charter middle ยท Grades 5โ8
398 students
| Measure | Jordan High Los Angeles, California | KIPP Philosophers Academy Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1097 of 1,343 | #1155 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15146 of 16,910 | #14668 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9โ12 | Grades 5โ8 |
| Students | 797 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 18% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขJordan High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.8 vs 14.2).
- โขKIPP Philosophers Academy does better on math proficiency (18% vs 7.5%).
- โขJordan High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- โขKIPP Philosophers Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 97.9%).
- โขJordan High does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 22.1).
- โขJordan High is the larger school with 797 students compared with 398.
- โขJordan High is a public school while KIPP Philosophers Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jordan High better than KIPP Philosophers Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Jordan High ranks higher (20.8 vs 14.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Jordan High and KIPP Philosophers Academy?
About 557 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jordan High: 797. KIPP Philosophers Academy: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jordan High and KIPP Philosophers Academy rank in California?
Jordan High is 1097th of 1,343 and KIPP Philosophers Academy is 1155th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).