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#695 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 7% in state

Orange Cove High

High School · Kings Canyon Joint Unified · Orange Cove, CA

A Kings Canyon Joint Unified high school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1700 Anchor Ave., Orange Cove, CA 93646

  • Math 23% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 73% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-4.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.2 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+26.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation19.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21:1
District spending per student$18,527
Chronic Absenteeism12.8%

Students at Orange Cove High score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency23%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency73%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 48% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
73%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Orange Cove High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average614/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orange Cove), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$39,632

Median home value

$240,500

Median rent

$993/mo

College educated

11.4%

Homeownership

43.8%

Poverty rate

37.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93646; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
19.7% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
7 boys'·6 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kings Canyon ContinuationEnrollment path unverified7.69–123.5 mi166Compare →
Orosi HighEnrollment path unverified8.09–124.8 mi1,084Compare →
Kings Canyon OnlineCharter · enrollment unverified8.3K–12Not available154Compare →
Mountain View (alternative)Enrollment path unverified5.6K–12Not available305Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Kings Canyon Joint Unified

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#2 of 21
District spending per student
$18,527NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Orange Cove High is listed in Kings Canyon Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Orange Cove High

Orange Cove High is a public high school in Orange Cove, CA, part of Kings Canyon Joint Unified, serving approximately 631 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #695 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Orange Cove High

What grades does Orange Cove High serve?

Orange Cove High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Orange Cove High?

Orange Cove High has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange Cove High?

The student-teacher ratio at Orange Cove High is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Orange Cove High rank in CA?

Orange Cove High ranks #695 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Orange Cove High's MySchoolScout rating?

Orange Cove High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Orange Cove High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Orange Cove High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Orange Cove High a charter school?

No, Orange Cove High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Orange Cove High a Title I school?

No, Orange Cove High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orange Cove High?

94.1% of students at Orange Cove High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
631
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Fresno County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.8%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 93646)
10,047
Area average commute
29.9 min
Area median age
28.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93646; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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