Enrollment
617
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orange High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Orange High School
Orange High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pepper Pike, Ohio, enrolling 617 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.6% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 617 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 432 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #38, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 206 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Orange City spends $26,052 per pupil, 78% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Pepper Pike's public schools, it stands alongside Orange Inclusive Preschool (33 students): Orange High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 11:1).
Orange City also operates Moreland Hills Elementary School (918 students) and Ballard Brady Middle School (461 students) alongside Orange High School.
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 School compares
Orange High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,052
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange City, which includes Orange High School.
$26,052
Per student
+78%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+57%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.1%
State 12.2%
Federal 3.7%
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 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
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~617 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Pepper Pike on the city page.
Is Orange High School a good school?
Orange High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Ohio schools. 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 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.
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