School District 717 - Jordan
School Website http://www.jordan.k12.mn.us
School Contact Larry Kauzlarich
952-492-4226
larry@jordan.k12.mn.us
  • Grades 10 to 12 put on two plays per year.
  • There is a community-run sports program for grades 7 - 9.
  • High School and Middle School students can compete in the Knowledge Bowl.
  • There is a one-act play competition at the High School.
  • The High School puts on one musical per year.
  • A child must be 5 by September 1st to enroll in Kindergarten.
  • Jordan High School offers a work study program for their seniors.
  • Vo-tech curriculum includes Graphic Art, Auto Mechanics, Construction & Photography.
  • Jordan High School offers a new club GREAT IDEAS for History and English students.
  • Kindergarten students attend school for a full day, every day.
  • The new HS opened in 2003.
  • The Elementary School serves grades K-4, the Middle School serves grades 5-8 and the High Schoolserves 9-12 grades.

Title Name Phone
Superintendent of Schools Mr. Larry Kauzlarich 952-492-6200
Guidance Services Mrs. Robin Whiteside 952-492-4400
Special Education Services Mr. Larry Kauzlarich 952-492-4226
Director of Fine Arts Mr. Larry Kauzlarich 952-492-6200
Athletic Director Mr. Ken Hanson 952-492-4400
General Information Mr. Larry Kauzlarich 952-492-6200
Gifted and Talented Director Mr. Larry Kauzlarich 952-492-6200
Computer Education Director Mr. Tim Bistrup 952-492-4400
High School Curriculum Mr. Mark Ruggeberg 952-492-4400
Middle School Curriculum Mr. Lance Chambers 952-492-4400
High School Guidance Mrs. Robin Whiteside 952-492-4400
High School Special Ed. Ms. Sandy Johnson 952-492-4400
High School Fine Arts Mr. Jim Halvorson 952-492-4400
High School Athletics Mr. Ken Hanson 952-492-4400
High School Information Mr. Mark Ruggeberg 952-492-4400
Middle School Information Mr. Lance Chambers 952-492-2332
High School Computer Ed. Mr. Tim Bistrup 952-492-4400
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Facilities:
Elementary Schools No.Buildings:1 No. Students: 650
Middle Schools No.Buildings:1 No. Students: 470
High Schools No.Buildings:1 No. Students: 440
Open Enrollment Yes 
Student Staff Ratio:
Elementary Schools 18 to 1
Middle Schools 20 to 1
High Schools 25 to 1
Expenditures Per Pupil:
Elementary Schools $7,500
Middle Schools $7,500
High Schools $7,500
Transportation:
Bus Available: Yes
Kindergarten: Full Day
Hot Lunch:
Hot Lunch Available: Yes
Grading Policies
Elementary Schools Letter
Middle Schools Letter
High Schools Letter
Percentage of Schools Accredited
Elementary Schools 100%
Middle Schools 100%
High Schools 100%
Percentage Staff Degrees:
Bachelors: 100%
Masters: 60%
PhD's: N/A
Certified Staff
Elementary
Elem Art: Yes
Elem Phys. Ed: Yes
Elem Music: Yes
Elem Media: Yes
Number of Non-Athletic Extracurricular Activities: 19 
Classes Offered:
Middle School:
Band: Yes
Choir: Yes
Orchestra: No 
French: No 
Spanish: No 
German: No 
Adv. Computers: Yes
High School:
Band: Yes 
Choir:  Yes
Orchestra: No 
French: No 
Spanish: Yes
German: No 
Adv. Computers Yes
Adv. Calculus: Yes
Ratio Students to Computers:
Elementary Schools 7 to 1
Middle Schools 7 to 1
High Schools 7 to 1
Learning Alternatives
Percentage of Seniors who went to:
Community College 2 Year 30%
Vocational or Tech 2 Year 25%
College or University 4 Year 35%
* Combined
ACT Statistics:
Average ACT Scores 22
Percentage of Students taking ACT 50%
SAT Statistics:
Average Math Score N/A
Average Verbal Score N/A
Percentage of Students taking SAT 2%
National Merit Scholars: 0
Commended 0
Finalist 0
Programs for Gifted and Talented: Yes
Education for Disabled: Yes
Athletics:
Baseball Boy  Basketball Boy/Girl
Football Boy  Ice Hockey N/A
Downhill Skiing N/A CC Skiing N/A
Tennis Girl Golf Boy/Girl
Softball Girl Sync Swimming N/A
Dance N/A Swimming N/A
Wrestling Boy   Volleyball Girl
Track Boy/Girl CC Running Boy/Girl
Gymnastics N/A Soccer N/A
Broomball N/A
Dance Team N/A
Badminton N/A
Intramural Programs:
Baseball N/A Soccer N/A
Basketball N/A Softball N/A
Lacrosse N/A Touch Football   N/A
Other: Volleyball: N/A
Special Programs worth mentioning: High School offers debate, journalism and theatre
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