Orange High

Summary:

Orange High is a public high school located in Orange, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,807 students. It is part of the Orange Unified School District, which is ranked 517 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Orange High consistently ranks in the bottom half of California high schools, typically between 1,200-1,500 out of around 2,300 schools. Its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly lower than the district and state averages, with only 32.24% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 58.78% for the district and 55.73% for the state. The school's performance in mathematics is particularly low, with only 9.52% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, compared to 29.03% for the district and 27.9% for the state. Additionally, Orange High has seen a decline in its four-year graduation rate, from 97.2% in 2018-2019 to 93.3% in 2022-2023, and a higher dropout rate than the district and state averages.

Interestingly, the nearby El Modena High and Villa Park High, which are also part of the Orange Unified School District, significantly outperform Orange High in academic achievement, graduation rates, and other key metrics. These nearby schools have 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger, compared to Orange High's 2-star rating, and also have higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, as well as lower chronic absenteeism and dropout rates.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 525 North Shaffer St.
       Orange, CA  92867-6824


(714) 997-6211

District: Orange Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1535th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,890 Help


Feeder schools for Orange High:

Elementary:    California iInspire Academy
    Cambridge Elementary
    Fairhaven Elementary
    Handy Elementary
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Middle:    Portola Middle
    Yorba Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  21.4 Help
Number of students:  1,748

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
86.2%
White:
5.4%
Asian:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.2% Help


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Compare Details Orange High ranks worse than 66.1% of high schools in California. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked high schools in the Orange Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.73. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Orange High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86.2%), White (5.4%), Asian (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orange High is 21.4, which is the 3rd best among 5 high schools in the Orange Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orange High is $5,890, which is the 3rd highest among 5 high schools in the Orange Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orange High:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange High 1535th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Orange High in the ranking list.)

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Orange Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange Unified 517th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Orange High

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Rank History for all students at Orange High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.87 792nd 1653 52.1%
2005 45.48 683rd 1901 64.1%
2006 48.64 660th 1968 66.5%
2007 48.41 691st 2063 66.5%
2008 52.20 625th 2117 70.5%
2009 51.47 706th 2238 68.5%
2010 44.27 906th 2281 60.3%
2011 52.86 722nd 2367 69.5%
2012 56.37 639th 2354 72.9%
2013 53.11 707th 2426 70.9%
2015 40.26 1167th 1994 41.5%
2016 45.50 1097th 2039 46.2%
2017 49.98 1028th 2021 49.1%
2018 43.85 1146th 2017 43.2%
2019 36.69 1297th 2133 39.2%
2021 36.54 818th 1290 36.6%
2022 37.77 1241st 2123 41.5%
2023 31.59 1372nd 2348 41.6%
2024 25.73 1535th 2323 33.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Orange High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.37 681st 938 27.4%
2019 39.87 458th 941 51.3%
2021 58.09 126th 467 73.0%
2022 35.61 650th 1044 37.7%
2023 34.18 637th 1323 51.9%
2024 37.60 547th 1350 59.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Orange High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.43 966th 1547 37.6%
2024 29.04 1007th 1534 34.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orange High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.64 970th 1862 47.9%
2019 41.27 1140th 1937 41.1%
2021 41.59 689th 1126 38.8%
2022 43.21 1039th 1943 46.5%
2023 37.88 1195th 2247 46.8%
2024 29.36 1444th 2235 35.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Orange High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.38 1087th 1760 38.2%
2019 34.27 1186th 1833 35.3%
2021 24.96 824th 1054 21.8%
2022 34.54 1172nd 1858 36.9%
2023 28.39 1370th 2118 35.3%
2024 19.65 1599th 2098 23.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Orange High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.08 440th 1052 58.2%
2019 30.50 760th 1117 32.0%
2021 33.23 362nd 555 34.8%
2022 30.35 816th 1161 29.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Orange High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.80 1089th 1834 40.6%
2019 33.99 1201st 1880 36.1%
2021 41.64 627th 1122 44.1%
2022 36.52 1129th 1916 41.1%
2023 32.19 1274th 2207 42.3%
2024 29.93 1324th 2172 39.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Orange High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.93 405th 581 30.3%
2019 55.97 293rd 582 49.7%
2022 23.30 467th 581 19.6%
2023 40.82 461st 731 36.9%
2024 30.81 504th 712 29.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Orange High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.32 1002nd 1742 42.5%
2019 36.35 1160th 1814 36.1%
2022 42.26 1038th 1861 44.2%
2023 36.88 1196th 2142 44.2%
2024 27.36 1427th 2125 32.8%
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Rank History for White students at Orange High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.95 698th 1173 40.5%
2019 44.06 707th 1222 42.1%
2022 21.95 957th 1204 20.5%
2023 13.34 1192nd 1434 16.9%
2024 13.11 1170th 1406 16.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Orange High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1296 48 274 484 14 n/a n/a 0 2116
1989 1201 39 269 509 8 n/a n/a 0 2026
1990 1097 42 272 608 7 n/a n/a 0 2026
1991 1049 45 271 706 4 n/a n/a 0 2075
1992 1004 59 292 794 4 n/a n/a 0 2153
1993 974 55 290 925 2 n/a n/a 0 2246
1994 908 56 277 901 2 n/a n/a 0 2144
1995 794 58 257 976 3 n/a n/a 0 2088
1996 794 58 257 976 3 n/a n/a 0 2088
1997 721 48 265 1063 3 n/a n/a 0 2100
1998 702 55 259 1065 9 n/a n/a 0 2090
1999 670 70 265 1173 7 n/a n/a 0 2185
2000 627 47 263 1250 6 n/a n/a 0 2193
2001 559 52 253 1242 8 n/a n/a 0 2114
2002 487 36 252 1367 24 n/a n/a 0 2166
2003 487 36 252 1367 24 n/a n/a 0 2166
2004 463 43 250 1486 23 n/a n/a 6 2271
2005 465 42 242 1604 21 n/a n/a 12 2386
2006 430 44 230 1607 16 n/a n/a 22 2349
2007 401 41 199 1728 14 n/a n/a 27 2410
2008 392 37 195 1749 16 n/a n/a 0 2389
2009 379 35 187 1775 13 18 38 0 2445
2010 326 23 180 1800 15 12 19 0 2375
2011 262 21 159 1698 20 15 7 0 2182
2012 230 30 129 1670 9 11 10 0 2089
2013 185 27 98 1567 13 13 7 0 1910
2014 147 25 87 1609 11 10 6 0 1895
2015 135 29 83 1653 6 6 15 0 1927
2016 122 25 88 1632 5 6 11 0 1889
2017 113 26 95 1558 3 4 12 0 1811
2018 113 22 103 1512 1 6 15 0 1772
2019 110 25 93 1480 1 7 11 0 1727
2020 119 23 97 1507 2 3 18 0 1769
2021 114 26 91 1447 2 4 19 0 1703
2022 116 30 92 1469 4 4 24 1 1740
2023 102 41 84 1542 4 1 31 2 1807
2024 94 27 78 1506 3 2 34 4 1748

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Orange High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2116 83.6 25.3 n/a
1989 2026 79.7 25.4 n/a
1990 2026 78.0 25.9 n/a
1991 2075 78.1 26.5 n/a
1992 2153 79.4 27.1 30.9
1993 2246 84.7 26.5 38.1
1994 2144 77.3 27.7 40.6
1995 2088 77.2 27.0 48.4
1996 2088 77.2 27.0 48.4
1997 2100 81.4 25.8 52.4
1998 2090 79.2 26.4 43.7
1999 2185 80.7 27.1 46.2
2000 2193 85.2 25.7 49
2001 2114 85.9 24.6 53.7
2002 2166 88.3 24.5 56.7
2003 2166 88.3 24.5 56.7
2004 2271 87.4 26.0 54.7
2005 2386 99.4 24.0 55.3
2006 2349 90.8 25.9 54.2
2007 2410 90.2 26.7 60.7
2008 2389 103.4 23.1 61.3
2009 2445 87.5 24.6 60.2
2010 2375 88.4 26.8 65.4
2011 2182 n/a n/a 56.1
2012 2089 82.3 25.3 n/a
2013 1910 76.0 25.1 78.9
2014 1895 77.3 24.4 78.2
2015 1927 80.0 24.0 72.9
2016 1889 81.0 23.3 73.7
2017 1811 83.5 21.6 72.1
2018 1772 78.0 22.7 76.7
2019 1727 81.5 21.1 73.5
2020 1769 n/a n/a 72.7
2021 1703 78.1 21.7 67
2022 1740 79.2 21.9 60.5
2023 1807 79.7 22.6 88.7
2024 1748 81.4 21.4 87.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Orange High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2116 83.6 25.3 n/a
1989 2026 79.7 25.4 n/a
1990 2026 78.0 25.9 n/a
1991 2075 78.1 26.5 n/a
1992 2153 79.4 27.1 30.9
1993 2246 84.7 26.5 38.1
1994 2144 77.3 27.7 40.6
1995 2088 77.2 27.0 48.4
1996 2088 77.2 27.0 48.4
1997 2100 81.4 25.8 52.4
1998 2090 79.2 26.4 43.7
1999 2185 80.7 27.1 46.2
2000 2193 85.2 25.7 49
2001 2114 85.9 24.6 53.7
2002 2166 88.3 24.5 56.7
2003 2166 88.3 24.5 56.7
2004 2271 87.4 26.0 54.7
2005 2386 99.4 24.0 55.3
2006 2349 90.8 25.9 54.2
2007 2410 90.2 26.7 60.7
2008 2389 103.4 23.1 61.3
2009 2445 87.5 24.6 60.2
2010 2375 88.4 26.8 65.4
2011 2182 n/a n/a 56.1
2012 2089 82.3 25.3 n/a
2013 1910 76.0 25.1 78.9
2014 1895 77.3 24.4 78.2
2015 1927 80.0 24.0 72.9
2016 1889 81.0 23.3 73.7
2017 1811 83.5 21.6 72.1
2018 1772 78.0 22.7 76.7
2019 1727 81.5 21.1 73.5
2020 1769 n/a n/a 72.7
2021 1703 78.1 21.7 67
2022 1740 79.2 21.9 60.5
2023 1807 79.7 22.6 88.7
2024 1748 81.4 21.4 87.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Orange High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,890

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orange High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1297th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1372nd of 2348 High schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Orange High)37.138.8
 1.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Orange Unified)58.359.9
 1.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Orange High)12.27.8
 4.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Orange Unified)27.726.8
 0.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
11th Grade Science (Orange High)15.520.1
 4.5%
   11th Grade Science (Orange Unified)29.135.7
 6.6%
   11th Grade Science (California)30.431.7
 1.3%
12th Grade Science (Orange High)17.627.3
 9.6%
   12th Grade Science (Orange Unified)27.611
 16.6%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17271807
 4.6%
African American2541
 64%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian9384
 9.7%
Hispanic14801542
 4.2%
Pacific Islander71
 85.7%
White110102
 7.3%
Two or More Races1131
 181.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.5%88.7%
 15.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Orange High

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,748 students attended Orange High.

Orange High ranks 1535th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Orange High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : California iInspire Academy
Elementary : Cambridge Elementary
Elementary : Fairhaven Elementary
Elementary : Handy Elementary
Elementary : Lampson Elementary
Elementary : Palmyra GATE Magnet
Elementary : Sycamore Elementary
Elementary : West Orange Elementary
Middle : Portola Middle
Middle : Yorba Middle

Students at Orange High are 86% Hispanic, 5% White, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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