Orange High School is a three-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Orange in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as part of the Orange Board of Education.
Serving 1,368 students in grades 9-12, Orange High School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,368 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Orange High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Orange, NJ, covering approximately 2.2 square miles. The zone typically allows for a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orange High School's student population of 1,368 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,368 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1869
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orange High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orange High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1980 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
51%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
48%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1980 out of 2,184 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orange High School?
The graduation rate of Orange High School is 89%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Orange High School?
1,368 students attend Orange High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Orange High School students are Hispanic, 48% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orange High School?
Orange High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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