Orleans Jr. Sr. High School is a public high school in Orleans, Indiana.
Serving 398 students in grades 7-12, Orleans Jr-sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orleans Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Orleans Jr-sr High School's student population of 398 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1866
School Rankings
Orleans Jr-sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orleans Jr-sr High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1250 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
97%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥90%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orleans Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Orleans Jr-sr High School is ranked #1250 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Orleans Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Orleans Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paoli Jr & Sr High School, Springs Valley Comm High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orleans Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Orleans Jr-sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Orleans Jr-sr High School?
398 students attend Orleans Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Orleans Jr-sr High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orleans Jr-sr High School?
Orleans Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Orleans Jr-sr High School offer ?
Orleans Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orleans Jr-sr High School part of?
Orleans Jr-sr High School is part of Orleans Community Schools School District.
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