Orange High School is a three-year comprehensive public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grades from Orange in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as part of the Orange Board of Education.
Serving 1,370 students in grades 9-12, Orange High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Graduation Rate: 74% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orange High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Orange High School's student population of 1,370 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Year Founded
1869
School Rankings
Orange High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orange High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1985 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
49%
34%
Black
50%
15%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
74%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange High School's ranking?
Orange High School is ranked #1985 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Orange High School often compared to?
Orange High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Orange High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orange High School?
The graduation rate of Orange High School is 74%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Orange High School?
1,370 students attend Orange High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Orange High School students are Black, 49% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orange High School?
Orange High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Orange High School offer ?
Orange High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orange High School part of?
Orange High School is part of Orange Board Of Education School District.
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