- Enrollment
- 2,183
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062865004441
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 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 31/100 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
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Orange High held near 1,748 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-59 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 79.7 → 81.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-59 students YoY 062865004441 · Orange, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,728 enr · 21.9:1 · 75.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon High (2,183 students)
Orange High held near 1,748 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-59 headcount). Teacher FTE added 79.7 → 81.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Orange High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon High
Canyon High
2,183 students
- Villa Park Hig
Villa Park High
2,023 students
- El Modena High
El Modena High
1,795 students
- This school
Orange High
1,728 students
- El Rancho Char
El Rancho Charter
1,144 students
- Mcpherson Magn 863
Mcpherson Magnet
863 students
What this shows Orange High reports 1,728 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orange High compares
Orange High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,133
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Orange Unified reports $15,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,023
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,728 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,807 (2022-23) → 1,748 (2023-24), nearly flat (-59).
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 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.