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#1754 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Orange Lutheran High School

High School

2222 N SANTIAGO BLVD, Orange, CA 92867

Private

Enrollment

1,394

Student-Teacher

20.8:1

Score

3.8

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,754 of 1,787

In Orange

#12 of 12

public schools

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Orange Lutheran High School

3.8/10

High School in Orange · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Orange Lutheran High School

Orange Lutheran High School is a private high school in Orange, CA. Orange Lutheran High School serves approximately 1,394 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Orange Lutheran High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,754 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares2.7 pts below CA schools
  • This school 3.8 · Needs Improvement
  • CA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

Orange Lutheran High School runs 20.8:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

Orange Lutheran High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Orange Lutheran High School compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Orange, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
20.8:1
This School
vs
17.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
1,394
This School
vs
596
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
3.8
This School
vs
6.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 56.5% vs 0%
Asian 11.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 11% vs 0%
Black 2.6% vs 0%
Orange Lutheran High School Orange Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Orange Lutheran High School (this school) 3.8
Orange High 6.3
Richland Continuation High 6.8
Orange County Classical Academy 5.5
El Modena High 7.0
OUSD Home Sch 7.2
OUSD EDGE Virtual Academy 3.2
OUSD Community Day
Unity Middle College High 5.7

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C- 2.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 20.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.6 / 10
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School Day Length 6.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,121.4
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 62%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C- 2.2 / 10
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Enrollment 1,394
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 56.5%
Two or More 18.1%
Asian 11.3%
Hispanic 11.0%
Black 2.6%
Native American 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2222 N SANTIAGO BLVD, Orange, CA 92867

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Orange Lutheran High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Nohl Canyon Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Anaheim), which scores notably higher. Another option is COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, OLIVE CREST ACADEMY (rated 6.9/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Orange, see our Orange schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Lutheran High School of Orange County Orange 0.0 mi
Serrano Elementary Villa Park 0.4 mi 4.5
ECE 4 Autism Orange 0.7 mi
Nohl Canyon Elementary Anaheim 0.8 mi 7.6
Cerro Villa Middle Villa Park 0.7 mi 6.8
OLIVE CREST ACADEMY Orange 0.7 mi 6.9
Villa Park High Villa Park 0.9 mi 6.5
Taft Elementary Orange 0.9 mi 6.0
ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Orange 0.9 mi 5.4
St. Paul's Lutheran Orange 0.9 mi
FUSION ACADEMY ANAHEIM HILLS Orange 1.1 mi
Fusion Academy - Anaheim Hills Orange 1.2 mi
Olive Elementary Orange 1.3 mi 4.6
COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Orange 1.3 mi 7.0
International School of Orange County Orange 1.3 mi
ST NORBERT CATHOLIC SCHOOL Orange 1.4 mi 5.5
Villa Park Elementary Villa Park 1.5 mi 6.5
California iInspire Academy Orange 1.5 mi 5.8
EVERGREEN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Anaheim 1.6 mi 6.4
Handy Elementary Orange 1.7 mi 6.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92867 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$125,799

Median Home Value

$951,000

Median Rent

$2,209/mo

Population

44,003

College Educated

40.1%

Homeownership

68%

Avg Commute

26.4 min

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Median Age

37

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Orange Lutheran High School

What grades does Orange Lutheran High School serve?

Orange Lutheran High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Orange Lutheran High School?

Orange Lutheran High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,394 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange Lutheran High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Orange Lutheran High School is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Orange Lutheran High School rank in CA?

Orange Lutheran High School ranks #1,754 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Orange Lutheran High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Orange Lutheran High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Orange Lutheran High School a private school?

Yes, Orange Lutheran High School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Orange Lutheran High School a religious school?

Orange Lutheran High School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
56 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
42 Some Transit
Bike Score
54 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,394
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
67
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
6.3 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Orange County

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