Orange High School serves 840 students in grades 9-12.
Orange High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 840 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orange High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Orange High School's student population of 840 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
840 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Orange High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Orange High School is 0.49, 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
#1851 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
26%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%

Hispanic
41%
31%

Black
59%
15%

White
n/a
41%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
91%
90%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
32%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange High School's ranking?
Orange High School is ranked #1851 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Orange High School often compared to?
Orange High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Orange High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orange High School?
The graduation rate of Orange High School is 91%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 90%.
How many students attend Orange High School?
840 students attend Orange High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Orange High School students are Black, and 41% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orange High School?
Orange High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
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 Board Of Education School District.
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