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Orland High

High School · Orland Joint Unified · Orland, CA

An Orland Joint Unified high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

903 South St., Orland, CA 95963

  • Math 9% vs CA 32% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs CA 52% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-18.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.4 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation3.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.8:1
District spending per student$14,982
Chronic Absenteeism14.1%

Students at Orland High score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency9%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
32%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
52%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 25% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
9%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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

77.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Orland 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 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,153/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orland), 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

$68,654

Median home value

$353,000

Median rent

$1,117/mo

College educated

17.1%

Homeownership

67.8%

Poverty rate

12.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95963; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
3.2% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
13 boys'·13 girls'·33 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
North Valley High (continuation)Enrollment path unverified5.59–120.3 mi43Compare →
Success One!Charter · enrollment unverified4.99–120.5 mi85Compare →
William FinchCharter · enrollment unverified6.3K–120.9 mi138Compare →
Providence Christian School (dba)Private · tuitionNot ratedK–121.0 mi92Compare →

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.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Orland Joint Unified

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$14,982NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Orland High is listed in Orland Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Orland High

Orland High is a public high school in Orland, CA, part of Orland Joint Unified, serving approximately 806 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,155 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Orland High

What grades does Orland High serve?

Orland High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Orland High?

Orland High has an enrollment of approximately 806 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Orland High?

The student-teacher ratio at Orland High is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Orland High rank in CA?

Orland High ranks #6,155 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Orland High's MySchoolScout rating?

Orland High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Orland High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Orland High has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Orland High a charter school?

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

Is Orland High a Title I school?

No, Orland High is not currently a Title I school.

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

77.5% of students at Orland 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
806
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Glenn County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.1%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 95963)
16,483
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
38.8
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 95963; 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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