For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,631 students in Orange, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Orange, NJ are Orange Preparatory Academy and Orange High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Orange have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Orange, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Orange High School, with 71% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Orange, NJ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orange Preparatory Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Central Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4135
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4135
Grades: 8-9
| 658 students
Rank: #22.
Orange High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Lincoln Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4050
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4050
Grades: 9-12
| 973 students
Orange, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Career And Innovation Academy Of Orange (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
123 Cleveland Street
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 673-0746
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 673-0746
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Valley School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
650 Nassau Street
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 395-1010
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 395-1010
Grades: Inquire with school
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Orange, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Orange, NJ include Orange Preparatory Academy and Orange High School.
How many public high schools are located in Orange, NJ?
2 public high schools are located in Orange, NJ.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange, NJ?
Orange, NJ public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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