Top Rankings
Orland Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,191 students in Orland Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Orland Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
2,191 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Orland Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1709 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1679 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
69%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 2003–2013. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% White
26%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,974 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,500 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$38 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,974
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,500
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Best Orland Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orland High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Shasta St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1210
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1210
Gr: 9-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
North Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 Roosevelt Ave.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1285
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1285
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Price Intermediate
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1212 Marin St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1225
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1225
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1308 Fairview St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1235
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1235
Gr: 3-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
102 Second St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1240
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1240
Gr: K-2 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Orland Community Day
Alternative School
260 Roosevelt Ave.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1264
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1264
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Orland Joint Unified School District?
Orland Joint Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,191 students.
What is the rank of Orland Joint Unified School District?
Orland Joint Unified School District is ranked #1709 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Orland Joint Unified School District?
69% of Orland Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Orland Joint Unified School District?
Orland Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Orland Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,500 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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