Serving 635 students in grades 9-12, Orange Cove High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Orange Cove High serves the southwest part of the Orange Cove, CA school district, covering an area of approximately 42.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orange Cove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Orange Cove High School's student population of 635 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
635 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Orange Cove High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orange Cove High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1790 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
98%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Teal, Black, and White
School Mascot
Titans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange Cove High School's ranking?
Orange Cove High School is ranked #1790 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Orange Cove High School often compared to?
Orange Cove High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reedley High School, Mendota High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orange Cove High School?
The graduation rate of Orange Cove High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Orange Cove High School?
635 students attend Orange Cove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Orange Cove High School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orange Cove High School?
Orange Cove High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Orange Cove High School offer ?
Orange Cove High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Orange Cove High School part of?
Orange Cove High School is part of Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
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