- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Orange, NJ
Orange High School
Federal NCES profile for Orange High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341227002396
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orange High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Orange · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Orange High School has class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orange High School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Orange, NJ.
School address
District: Orange Board of Education School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341227002396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+105 students YoY
Orange High School grew from 1,265 students in 2022-23 to 1,370 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 79.0 → 83.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+105 students YoY 341227002396 · Orange, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,368 enr · 17.3:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Avenue Elementary School (728 students)
Orange High School grew from 1,265 students in 2022-23 to 1,370 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 79.0 → 83.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Orange High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Orange High School
1,368 students
- Lincoln Avenue
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
728 students
- Rosa Parks Com
Rosa Parks Community School
593 students
- Park Avenue El 423
Park Avenue Elementary School
423 students
- Orange Prepara 397
Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation
397 students
- Forest Street 384
Forest Street Community Elementary School
384 students
What this shows Orange High School reports 1,368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orange High School compares
Orange High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 47% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 113% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,368 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,368
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 113% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 96% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$26,503
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.0%
African American 48.3%
Two or More 0.5%
White 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Orange High School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange Board of Education School District reports $26,503 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orange High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rosa Parks Community School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Street Community Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orange High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~1,368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orange High School
How many students attend Orange High School?
Orange High School has 1,368 students enrolled. It is a high school in Orange, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,265 (2022-23) → 1,370 (2023-24), up 105.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orange High School is 17.3:1, which is 47% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orange High School?
63.0% of students at Orange High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orange High School?
The largest demographic group at Orange High School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.0% of enrollment, in Orange, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orange High School?
Orange High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 School rank among public schools in Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Orange High School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Orange, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange Board of Education School District?
Besides Orange High School, Orange Board of Education School District also operates Lincoln Avenue Elementary School (728 students), Rosa Parks Community School (593 students), and Park Avenue Elementary School (423 students). See the Orange Board of Education School District district page for the complete list.