Enrollment
1,728
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Orange, CA
Orange High
Federal NCES profile for Orange High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062865004441
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orange High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Orange · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Orange High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orange High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Orange, CA.
School address
District: Orange Unified · California
NCES ID 062865004441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orange High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Orange High
Orange High is a high-poverty, large high school in Orange, California, enrolling 1,728 students.
At 21.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,728 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 298 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #146.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 346 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Orange's high schools, it stands alongside El Modena High (1,795 students): Orange High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.9:1 vs 20.9:1).
Orange Unified also operates Canyon High (2,183 students) and Villa Park High (2,023 students) alongside Orange High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Orange High compares
Orange High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,728 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,728
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,036
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.1%
White 5.7%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Orange High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange Unified, which includes Orange High.
$14,036
Per student
-15%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.9%
State 35.0%
Federal 11.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Orange High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Villa Park High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Modena High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Rancho Charter | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcpherson Magnet | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orange High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,183
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,023
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,795
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Orange
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,728 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Orange High
How many students attend Orange High?
Orange High has 1,728 students enrolled. It is a high school in Orange, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange High?
The student-teacher ratio at Orange High is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orange High?
75.9% of students at Orange High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orange High?
The largest demographic group at Orange High is Hispanic or Latino at 86.1% of enrollment, in Orange, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orange High?
Orange High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Orange High rank among high schools in Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Orange High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Orange, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Orange on the city page.
Is Orange High a good school?
Orange High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Orange Unified?
Besides Orange High, Orange Unified also operates Canyon High (2,183 students), Villa Park High (2,023 students), and El Modena High (1,795 students). See the Orange Unified district page for the complete list.
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