- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lewis, OH
Orange High School
Federal NCES profile for Orange High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390467605390
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orange High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lewis · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 9.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Orange High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orange High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lewis, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Orange High School held near 1,967 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 89.3 → 90.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 390467605390 · Lewis, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,936 enr · 21.8:1 · 9.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Olentangy Liberty High School (1,847 students)
Orange High School held near 1,967 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 89.3 → 90.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Orange High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Orange High School
1,936 students
- Olentangy Libe
Olentangy Liberty High School
1,847 students
- Olentangy Berl
Olentangy Berlin High School
1,823 students
- Olentangy High
Olentangy High School
1,760 students
- Olentangy Oran
Olentangy Orange Middle School
1,056 students
- Olentangy Shan
Olentangy Shanahan Middle School
1,029 students
What this shows Orange High School reports 1,936 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orange High School compares
Orange High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.3% | ▼ 71% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,936 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,936
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Ohio - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$13,848
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.6%
Asian 16.2%
African American 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Orange High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Olentangy Local reports $13,848 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olentangy Liberty High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Berlin High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olentangy High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Orange Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Shanahan Middle School | Smaller | Similar 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
- 1,823
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,760
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,936 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orange High School
How many students attend Orange High School?
Orange High School has 1,936 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lewis, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,977 (2022-23) → 1,967 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orange High School is 21.8:1, which is 20% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orange High School?
9.3% of students at Orange High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orange High School?
The largest demographic group at Orange High School is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in Lewis, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orange High School?
Orange High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Lewis?
By Resource Investment Index, Orange High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lewis, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Olentangy Local?
Besides Orange High School, Olentangy Local also operates Olentangy Liberty High School (1,847 students), Olentangy Berlin High School (1,823 students), and Olentangy High School (1,760 students). See the Olentangy Local district page for the complete list.