Orange High School in Orange, NJ

At a glance

Reported students

1,368

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

85.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New Jersey high enrollment

80th percentile

Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

376.5

Orange High School: 1,368 reported students.

State peer staffing position

94th percentile

16:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 941
Teachers (FTE): 89
Student–teacher ratio: 10.6:1

What the reported data says about Orange High School

Orange High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Orange. It is one of 12 current school records connected to ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District. NCES reports 1,368 students for 2024–25.

Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, above the New Jersey median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (51%) and Black (48.3%). English learners represent 19.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Orange High School

1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 85.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 19.8%
Students with disabilities: 15.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 64.8%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 4
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 3

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White0.1%
Hispanic51%
Black48.3%
Asian0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

10 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges

High · Grades 09–12

180 reported students

Lincoln Avenue Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–07

728 reported students

Rosa Parks Community School

Middle · Grades 03–07

593 reported students

Park Avenue Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–08

423 reported students

Orange Preparatory Academy School of Inquiry and Innovation

Middle · Grades 08–08

397 reported students

Forest Street Community Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–07

384 reported students

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Public schools near Orange High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges High · ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District	09–12	180	1 mi
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School High · East Orange School District	06–12	701	1.5 mi
East Orange Campus High School High · East Orange School District	09–12	1,798	1.8 mi
Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology High · Newark Public School District	09–12	414	2 mi
East Orange STEM Academy High School High · East Orange School District	06–12	646	2 mi
Columbia High School High · South Orange-Maplewood School District	09–12	1,985	2.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Orange High School

What grades does Orange High School serve?

Orange High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District.

How many students attend Orange High School?

Orange High School reported 1,368 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 941 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Orange High School?

The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 1,368 students and 85.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Orange High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Orange High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Orange High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

64.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Orange High School in?

Orange High School is part of ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District, based in Orange, NJ, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Orange High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges (1 mi), Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School (1.5 mi), East Orange Campus High School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.