Serving 285 students in grades 9-12, Orion High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Orion High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Orion, IL, encompassing approximately 115 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 6.4 miles and the furthest edge located 8.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orion High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
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Graduation Rate
School Overview
Orion High School's student population of 285 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
285 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orion High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orion High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1019 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
16%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
The Charger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orion High School's ranking?
Orion High School is ranked #1019 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Orion High School often compared to?
Orion High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherrard High School, Geneseo 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 27% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orion High School?
The graduation rate of Orion High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Orion High School?
285 students attend Orion High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Orion High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orion High School?
Orion High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Orion High School offer ?
Orion High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Orion High School part of?
Orion High School is part of Orion CUSD 223 School District.
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