Jordan-Matthews High School

The school team mascot is the Jet. The team was originally the Blue Phantoms, but changed after the schools were integrated in 1968−69 to avoid controversy after a small riot at a football game in 1971 the Jordan-Matthews High School Arts Foundation, a nonprofit created in 2011 to enhance arts education at Jordan-Matthews. Jordan-Matthews is set to premiere the First-Ever North Carolina Stage Production of Disney's Frozen in Spring 2024. Thanks to The United States of Frozen: Love Is an Open Door Contest which grants Jordan-Matthews the rights to produce Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical. In the past, sports such as women’s tennis, golf, and men’s basketball and soccer have won state championships. The book "A Home on the Field", was written by the Jordan-Matthews soccer coach, Paul Cuadros,the All Time leader in wins and championships in JM history. and a documentary series on NuvoTV was made Los Jets built around the team and its history. == Student population ==

Chatham County, where the school is located, has experienced an influx of Hispanics over the last ten to fifteen years. The number of Hispanic children enrolled in school has increased by 598% from 1990 to 1998. In the 2010−11 school year, of the 732 students, 42% were Hispanic, 36% were White, 21% were Black, and less than 1% were American Indian or Asian. == Athletics ==

Jordan-Matthews is a member of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and are currently classified as a 4A school. The school is a part of the Four Rivers 3A/4A Conference. == Athletic facilities ==

Frank N. Justice GymnasiumHas a small/unique style and known for a pumped atmosphere, recently renovated, Home to Basketball teams Jimmy Warford FieldBrand new scoreboard put up in 2010, College/Major league field dimensions, Home to Baseball teams Phil E. Senter StadiumField is well kept, directly behind the school, Brand new scoreboard put up in 2011, Home to Football, Soccer, and Track teams. 6 Tennis CourtsHome to Boys and Girls Tennis Jets Softball FieldBehind Phil Senter Stadium's Concessions/Locker Rooms, Home to Softball == Notable alumni ==

• George Edwards, NFL coach • Greg Harris, MLB pitcher • Eddie Mason, NFL linebacker == Further reading ==