Orleans Jr. Sr. High School is a public high school in Orleans, Indiana.
Serving 388 students in grades 7-12, Orleans Jr-sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Orleans Jr-Sr High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Orleans, IN, covering approximately 92.8 square miles. Families typically experience a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orleans Jr-sr High School's student population of 388 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
388 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1866
School Calendar
Average Class Size
14 students
School Rankings
Orleans Jr-sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orleans Jr-sr High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1189 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orleans Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Orleans Jr-sr High School is ranked #1189 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Orleans Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Orleans Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paoli Jr & Sr High School, Springs Valley Comm High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orleans Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Orleans Jr-sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Orleans Jr-sr High School?
388 students attend Orleans Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Orleans Jr-sr High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orleans Jr-sr High School?
Orleans Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Orleans Jr-sr High School offer ?
Orleans Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orleans Jr-sr High School part of?
Orleans Jr-sr High School is part of Orleans Community Schools.
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