Orleans Junior-Senior High School

Summary:

Orleans Junior-Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in the small town of Orleans, Indiana, with a student population of 396. While the school has seen some academic success in the past, it currently faces several challenges, including lower performance compared to the state and nearby schools, as well as declining trends in key metrics like graduation rates and chronic absenteeism.

One of the most notable aspects of Orleans Junior-Senior High School is its racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (96.72%) compared to the state average. This lack of diversity is in contrast to the school's academic performance, which is generally below the state average in areas like ILEARN and SAT scores. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are significantly lower than the state and Medora Community School Corp district averages, indicating a need for improvement in academic achievement.

When compared to nearby schools, such as West Washington Junior-Senior High School, Orleans Junior-Senior High School generally performs worse on academic measures, including test scores and graduation rates. The school's overall performance, as measured by its statewide ranking, has also declined over the years, from a high of 15th out of 379 Indiana high schools in 2013-2014 to its current ranking of 315th out of 431. This trend suggests that the school may be facing significant challenges in maintaining or improving its educational outcomes, which could be exacerbated by the high percentage of students (50.25%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, a proxy for low socioeconomic status.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 200 W Wilson
       Orleans, IN  47452


(812) 865-2688

District: Orleans Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
308th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,990 Help


Feeder schools for Orleans Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:    Orleans Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  398

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.0%
Two or more races:
1.8%
Hispanic:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Orleans Junior-Senior High School ranks worse than 69.3% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.18. (See more...)
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Compare Details Orleans Junior-Senior High School ranks worse than 71.5% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.1. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Orleans Junior-Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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: White (97%), two or more races (1.8%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orleans Junior-Senior High School is 12.4. (See more...)
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Compare Orleans Junior-Senior High School employs 32 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orleans Junior-Senior High School is $10,990.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orleans Junior-Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Orleans Junior-Senior High School 336th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Orleans Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Orleans Junior-Senior High School 308th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Orleans Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Orleans Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Orleans Community Schools 268th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Orleans Junior-Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 50.44 218th 370 41.1%
2006 44.75 256th 375 31.7%
2007 44.70 263rd 382 31.2%
2008 47.79 248th 392 36.7%
2009 62.57 164th 423 61.2%
2010 59.18 200th 428 53.3%
2011 60.36 201st 451 55.4%
2012 52.07 253rd 447 43.4%
2013 59.86 194th 444 56.3%
2014 57.49 239th 470 49.1%
2015 47.33 296th 485 39.0%
2016 44.24 322nd 494 34.8%
2017 33.44 353rd 472 25.2%
2018 38.58 330th 473 30.2%
2019 41.34 294th 470 37.4%
2021 28.88 349th 483 27.7%
2022 39.54 305th 490 37.8%
2023 31.74 340th 489 30.5%
2024 32.18 336th 485 30.7%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Orleans Junior-Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Orleans Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 54.65 184th 349 47.3%
2006 65.33 107th 349 69.3%
2007 74.65 71st 354 79.9%
2008 59.45 165th 360 54.2%
2009 51.99 223rd 364 38.7%
2010 54.88 111th 362 69.3%
2011 61.60 89th 364 75.5%
2012 69.49 48th 373 87.1%
2013 51.55 128th 353 63.7%
2014 80.40 15th 379 96.0%
2015 62.05 102nd 400 74.5%
2016 76.96 49th 394 87.6%
2017 72.89 68th 380 82.1%
2018 71.55 88th 385 77.1%
2019 65.66 92nd 389 76.3%
2021 38.27 250th 388 35.6%
2022 20.39 335th 409 18.1%
2023 48.54 184th 398 53.8%
2024 29.10 308th 431 28.5%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Orleans Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.72 128th 285 55.1%
2024 38.82 163rd 289 43.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Orleans Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.22 139th 379 63.3%
2024 26.45 292nd 377 22.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Orleans Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.75 255th 388 34.3%
2024 29.63 285th 392 27.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Orleans Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.15 121st 383 68.4%
2024 24.44 299th 392 23.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Orleans Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 12.78 342nd 378 9.5%
2023 36.91 232nd 375 38.1%
2024 17.46 328th 381 13.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana 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 Orleans Junior-Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 350 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1989 357 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1990 349 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1991 339 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1992 341 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1993 361 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1994 367 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1995 364 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1996 364 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1997 351 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 353
1998 357 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1999 338 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2000 346 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2001 348 2 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2002 374 1 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 380
2003 374 1 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 380
2004 376 2 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2005 399 2 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 405
2006 386 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2007 387 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 2 393
2008 388 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 3 394
2009 389 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 2 396
2010 387 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 2 393
2011 391 1 4 0 0 0 2 0 398
2012 385 1 3 0 0 0 2 0 391
2013 383 1 2 3 0 0 3 0 392
2014 392 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 399
2015 366 0 0 5 0 0 2 0 373
2016 367 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 371
2017 344 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 346
2018 354 0 1 1 1 0 2 0 359
2019 369 0 1 1 1 0 3 0 375
2020 376 0 1 0 0 0 7 0 384
2021 386 1 1 1 0 0 8 0 397
2022 374 2 0 4 0 0 9 0 389
2023 383 1 0 2 0 0 10 0 396
2024 386 1 0 4 0 0 7 0 398

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 Orleans Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 350 18.7 18.7 30.9
1989 357 18.7 19.0 13.4
1990 349 17.9 19.4 17.8
1991 339 18.9 17.9 18.6
1992 341 19.8 17.2 20.8
1993 361 20.6 17.5 26
1994 367 22.7 16.2 20.2
1995 367 21.4 17.1 13.9
1996 367 21.4 17.1 13.9
1997 353 21.8 16.2 14.5
1998 361 19.1 18.9 13.6
1999 340 19.3 17.6 21.8
2000 352 18.6 18.9 29.3
2001 356 18.4 19.3 24.2
2002 380 21.2 17.9 34.7
2003 380 21.2 17.9 34.7
2004 383 21.9 17.5 35.5
2005 405 22.2 18.2 36.5
2006 391 22.3 17.5 33.8
2007 393 n/a n/a 35.5
2008 394 24.0 16.4 25.6
2009 396 24.8 16.0 35.8
2010 393 24.5 16.0 40.2
2011 398 22.0 18.0 44
2012 391 27.5 14.2 41.7
2013 392 26.5 14.7 43.6
2014 399 26.0 15.3 45.9
2015 373 26.0 14.3 43.2
2016 371 26.0 14.2 41.2
2017 346 28.3 12.2 41.3
2018 359 27.8 12.8 47.9
2019 375 26.6 14.0 54.4
2020 384 26.9 14.2 51.6
2021 397 28.9 13.7 49.9
2022 389 29.0 13.4 52.7
2023 396 32.5 12.1 50.3
2024 398 32.0 12.4 46.5

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 Orleans Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 350 18.7 18.7 30.9
1989 357 18.7 19.0 13.4
1990 349 17.9 19.4 17.8
1991 339 18.9 17.9 18.6
1992 341 19.8 17.2 20.8
1993 361 20.6 17.5 26
1994 367 22.7 16.2 20.2
1995 367 21.4 17.1 13.9
1996 367 21.4 17.1 13.9
1997 353 21.8 16.2 14.5
1998 361 19.1 18.9 13.6
1999 340 19.3 17.6 21.8
2000 352 18.6 18.9 29.3
2001 356 18.4 19.3 24.2
2002 380 21.2 17.9 34.7
2003 380 21.2 17.9 34.7
2004 383 21.9 17.5 35.5
2005 405 22.2 18.2 36.5
2006 391 22.3 17.5 33.8
2007 393 n/a n/a 35.5
2008 394 24.0 16.4 25.6
2009 396 24.8 16.0 35.8
2010 393 24.5 16.0 40.2
2011 398 22.0 18.0 44
2012 391 27.5 14.2 41.7
2013 392 26.5 14.7 43.6
2014 399 26.0 15.3 45.9
2015 373 26.0 14.3 43.2
2016 371 26.0 14.2 41.2
2017 346 28.3 12.2 41.3
2018 359 27.8 12.8 47.9
2019 375 26.6 14.0 54.4
2020 384 26.9 14.2 51.6
2021 397 28.9 13.7 49.9
2022 389 29.0 13.4 52.7
2023 396 32.5 12.1 50.3
2024 398 32.0 12.4 46.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Orleans Junior-Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $29 (0.3%) $9,063 (99.7%) $9,092
2020 $35 (0.4%) $9,182 (99.6%) $9,217
2021 $363 (3.9%) $8,841 (96.1%) $9,204
2022 $1,642 (14.9%) $9,349 (85.1%) $10,990

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Orleans Junior-Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 294th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 340th of 489 Middle schools
 7%
Ranks 92nd of 389 High schoolsRanks 184th of 398 High schools
 22.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Orleans Junior-Senior High School)52.925.9
 27%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Orleans Community Schools)52.925.9
 27%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Orleans Junior-Senior High School)37.122.2
 14.9%
   7th Grade Math (Orleans Community Schools)37.122.2
 14.9%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Orleans Junior-Senior High School)42.635.6
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Orleans Community Schools)42.635.6
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Orleans Junior-Senior High School)14.711.9
 2.8%
   8th Grade Math (Orleans Community Schools)14.711.9
 2.8%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%
End of Course Biology (Orleans Junior-Senior High School)20.427.9
 7.5%
   End of Course Biology (Orleans Community Schools)20.427.9
 7.5%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students375396
 5.6%
African American01
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White369383
 3.8%
Two or More Races310
 233.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.4%50.3%
 4.1%


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Orleans Junior-Senior High School ranks 308th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Orleans Junior-Senior High School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Orleans Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Orleans Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 398 students attended Orleans Junior-Senior High School.


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