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Orland High School vs. Hamilton High School

Should you attend Orland High School or Hamilton High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Orland High School
101 Shasta St.
Orland, CA 95963
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Hamilton High School
620 Canal St.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Orland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Hamilton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 806 students in grades 9-12, Orland 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 293 students in grades 9-12, Hamilton High School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
806 students
293 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Orland High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hamilton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Orland High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hamilton High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Orland High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hamilton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Orland High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Orland Joint Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hamilton Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#5447 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#4328 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Orland High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hamilton High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Orland Joint Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamilton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in CA)
50-54%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Orland Joint Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamilton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
30-34%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orland High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Orland Joint Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamilton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 20% in CA)
≥95%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Orland High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Orland Joint Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hamilton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hamilton Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Orland High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hamilton High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
220
70
Grade 10 Students
217
94
Grade 11 Students
163
60
Grade 12 Students
206
69

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Orland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Orland Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hamilton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hamilton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Orland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Orland Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hamilton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hamilton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
61%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Orland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Orland Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hamilton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hamilton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Orland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Orland Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hamilton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hamilton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% White
36%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Orland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Orland Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hamilton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hamilton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Orland High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Orland Joint Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hamilton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hamilton Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.50
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Orland High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Orland Joint Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hamilton High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hamilton Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
67%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Orland High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Orland Joint Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hamilton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hamilton Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Orland High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Orland Joint Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hamilton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hamilton Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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