The school is named after Jack C. Jordan. Before his retirement in 1993, Jack C. Jordan had been an educator for 43 years. During his 35 years in the Northside Independent School District, he served as teacher, coach, vice principal, principal, and deputy superintendent before becoming Superintendent in 1982. A man of extraordinary vision, he initiated programs such as AIM to provide well trained administrators who would be needed during Northside's rapid growth. To meet the needs of a diverse student population, he established programs such as Business Careers and Health Careers High Schools, Academic Decathlon, Reading Recovery, and ACE. Mr. Jordan pioneered the use of propane to cut transportation costs. He also authored the UIL two division playoff system in 5A, doubling the chance of student participation in championship level competition statewide. Believing in teamwork as a lifetime skill, he teamed up often with parents and community members to improve quality life memberships and endowed the Jack C. Jordan PTA Scholarship Fund. The city of San Antonio and other governments signed joint ventures with Northside I.S.D. to provide tennis courts, libraries, and community centers on school property. He most recently left his retirement and was named Superintendent of Schools in Harlandale I. S. D.
