Orange High School is a traditional four-year public high school located in the city of Orange, California. Orange High is part of the Orange Unified School District and competes in the Golden West League.
Serving 1,728 students in grades 9-12, Orange High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 1,728 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Orange High serves the west part of Orange, CA, covering an area of approximately 9.1 square miles. Most students typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being around 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orange High School's student population of 1,728 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,728 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1903
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Orange High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orange High School is 0.26, 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
#7319 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
86%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Orange and Black
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange High School's ranking?
Orange High School is ranked #7319 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Orange High School often compared to?
Orange High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Villa Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orange High School?
The graduation rate of Orange High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Orange High School?
1,728 students attend Orange High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Orange High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orange High School?
Orange High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Orange High School offer ?
Orange High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Orange High School part of?
Orange High School is part of Orange Unified School District.
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