- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Orion, IL
Orion High School
Federal NCES profile for Orion High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173020003120
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orion High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Orion · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 285
- students enrolled
Orion High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orion High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Orion, IL.
School address
District: Orion Cusd 223 · Illinois
NCES ID 173020003120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Orion High School held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 173020003120 · Orion, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 15.8:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: C R Hanna Elem School (434 students)
Orion High School held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Orion High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- C R Hanna Elem
C R Hanna Elem School
434 students
- This school
Orion High School
285 students
- Orion Middle S
Orion Middle School
244 students
What this shows Orion High School reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orion High School compares
Orion High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Illinois - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$12,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Orion High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Orion Cusd 223 reports $12,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orion High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C R Hanna Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orion Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orion High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~285 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orion High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orion High School is 15.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orion High School?
The largest demographic group at Orion High School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Orion, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orion High School?
Orion High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Orion High School rank among public schools in Orion?
By Resource Investment Index, Orion High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Orion, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Orion Cusd 223?
Besides Orion High School, Orion Cusd 223 also operates C R Hanna Elem School (434 students) and Orion Middle School (244 students). See the Orion Cusd 223 district page for the complete list.