- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pepper Pike, OH
Orange High School
Federal NCES profile for Orange High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 391001602600
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orange High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Pepper Pike · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 8.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Orange High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orange High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Pepper Pike, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Orange High School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 48.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 391001602600 · Pepper Pike, OH Other · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 13.4:1 · 8.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Moreland Hills Elementary School (918 students)
Orange High School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 48.4 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
- Moreland Hills
Moreland Hills Elementary School
918 students
- This school
Orange High School
617 students
- Ballard Brady
Ballard Brady Middle School
461 students
- Orange Inclusi 33
Orange Inclusive Preschool
33 students
What this shows Orange High School reports 617 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.6% | ▼ 73% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Ohio - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$27,400
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.7%
African American 12.6%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Orange High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange City reports $27,400 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moreland Hills Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ballard Brady Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orange Inclusive Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Pepper Pike
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orange High School
How many students attend Orange High School?
Orange High School has 617 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pepper Pike, OH. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orange High School is 13.4:1, which is 26% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orange High School?
8.6% 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 68.7% of enrollment, in Pepper Pike, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orange High School?
Orange High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Pepper Pike?
By Resource Investment Index, Orange High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Pepper Pike, 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 Orange City?
Besides Orange High School, Orange City also operates Moreland Hills Elementary School (918 students), Ballard Brady Middle School (461 students), and Orange Inclusive Preschool (33 students). See the Orange City district page for the complete list.