- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Orland, CA
Orland High
Federal NCES profile for Orland High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060004507090
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orland High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Orland · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Orland High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orland High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Orland, CA.
School address
District: Orland Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060004507090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Orland High held near 806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 060004507090 · Orland, CA High · MID · TRAD
725 enr · 20.1:1 · 59.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Mill Street Elementary (521 students)
Orland High held near 806 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Orland High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Orland High
725 students
- Mill Street El
Mill Street Elementary
521 students
- Fairview Eleme
Fairview Elementary
458 students
- Price Intermed
Price Intermediate
449 students
- North Valley H 38
North Valley High (Continuation)
38 students
- Orland Communi 8
Orland Community Day
8 students
What this shows Orland High reports 725 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orland High compares
Orland High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▲ 7% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 725 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
725
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$14,982
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.8%
White 33.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Orland High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orland Joint Unified reports $14,982 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orland High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Street Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Price Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Valley High (Continuation) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orland Community Day | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orland High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Orland
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~725 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orland High
How many students attend Orland High?
Orland High has 725 students enrolled. It is a high school in Orland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 777 (2022-23) → 806 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Orland High is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% higher 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 Orland High?
59.6% of students at Orland High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orland High?
The largest demographic group at Orland High is Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment, in Orland, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orland High?
Orland High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Orland High rank among high schools in Orland?
By Resource Investment Index, Orland High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Orland, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Orland on the city page.
What other schools are in Orland Joint Unified?
Besides Orland High, Orland Joint Unified also operates Mill Street Elementary (521 students), Fairview Elementary (458 students), and Price Intermediate (449 students). See the Orland Joint Unified district page for the complete list.