Serving 1,519 students in grades 9-12, Orange Co. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,519 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orange Co. High School's student population of 1,519 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,519 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orange Co. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orange Co. High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#726 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
10%
18%
Black
13%
22%
White
67%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange Co. High School's ranking?
Orange Co. High School is ranked #726 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orange Co. High School?
The graduation rate of Orange Co. High School is 86%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Orange Co. High School?
1,519 students attend Orange Co. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Orange Co. High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orange Co. High School?
Orange Co. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Orange Co. High School offer ?
Orange Co. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orange Co. High School part of?
Orange Co. High School is part of Orange Co PBLC Schs School District.
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