At a glance
Reported students
1,936
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
92.63
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio high enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 925 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
664
Orange High School: 1,936 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
20.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. 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
- 1,953
- Teachers (FTE)
- 107.16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.2:1
What the reported data says about Orange High School
Orange High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Lewis. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Olentangy Local. NCES reports 1,936 students for 2024–25.
Among 925 high schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 415 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.9:1, above the Ohio median of 15.9:1 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 White (59.6%) and Asian (16.2%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11%. 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, computer science. The school reported 23 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 20.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 92.63 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 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.6%
- Hispanic7.6%
- Black11.1%
- Asian16.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.2%
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
23 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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.
Other schools in Olentangy Local
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Olentangy Liberty High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,847 reported students
Olentangy Berlin High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,823 reported students
Olentangy High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,760 reported students
Olentangy Orange Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,056 reported students
Olentangy Shanahan Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,029 reported students
Olentangy Liberty Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,005 reported students
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olentangy High School High · Olentangy Local | 09–12 | 1,760 | 3.2 mi |
| Westerville Central High School High · Westerville City | 09–12 | 1,485 | 4.1 mi |
| Unity Academy High · Charter · Unity Academy | 09–12 | 96 | 4.6 mi |
| Westerville-South High School High · Westerville City | 09–12 | 1,509 | 4.7 mi |
| Westerville-North High School High · Westerville City | 09–12 | 1,587 | 5.1 mi |
| Delaware Area Career Center South Campus High · Delaware Area Career Center | 06–12 | 315 | 5.2 mi |
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 Olentangy Local.
How many students attend Orange High School?
Orange High School reported 1,936 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 925 Ohio high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,953 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Orange High School?
The calculated ratio is 20.9:1, based on 1,936 students and 92.63 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 15.9:1. 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 Olentangy Local attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Orange High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
18.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. 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 Olentangy Local, based in Lewis Center, OH, which operates 29 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 Olentangy High School (3.2 mi), Westerville Central High School (4.1 mi), Unity Academy (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.