Enrollment
285
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 173020003120
Orion High School — Orion, IL
Federal NCES profile for Orion High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 32
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 29
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Orion Cusd 223 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orion High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Orion High School reports 285 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 285 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Orion Cusd 223 spends $14,469 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 60.3% from local sources (property taxes), 31.8% from the state, and 7.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Orion High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 33% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
— 17% above state mean
Top 88% in Illinois — lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,469
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 285 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 285 Top 33% in Illinois — larger than 67% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 17.1:1 +17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173020003120
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 285:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.4%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orion Cusd 223, which includes Orion High School.
$14,469
Per student
-28%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 60.3%
State 31.8%
Federal 7.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Orion High School
How many students attend Orion High School?
Orion High School has 285 students enrolled. It is a high school in Orion, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orion High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orion High School is 17.1:1, which is 17% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orion High School?
The largest demographic group at Orion High School is White at 93.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Orion, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orion High School?
Orion High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.