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#1457 of 1,823 schools in IN

Orleans Jr-sr High School

High School · Orleans Community Schools · Orleans, IN

An Orleans Community Schools high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

200 W Wilson, Orleans, IN 47452

  • Math 12% vs IN 38% (2025)
  • Reading 29% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.3% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.4% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-23.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.7 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-21.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness5.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation0.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$12,427
Chronic Absenteeism13.6%

Students at Orleans Jr-sr High School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency12%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
38%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency29%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 56 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 21% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
12%
2025
Math
12%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Orleans Jr-sr High School 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$71,031

Median home value

$168,000

Median rent

$848/mo

College educated

11.8%

Homeownership

74.3%

Poverty rate

12.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47452; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
0.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
5 boys'·7 girls'·14 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mitchell High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.79–124.9 mi213Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Orleans Community Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$12,427NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Orleans Jr-sr High School is listed in Orleans Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Orleans Jr-sr High School

Orleans Jr-sr High School is a public high school in Orleans, IN, part of Orleans Community Schools, serving approximately 398 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,457 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Orleans Jr-sr High School

What grades does Orleans Jr-sr High School serve?

Orleans Jr-sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Orleans Jr-sr High School?

Orleans Jr-sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Orleans Jr-sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Orleans Jr-sr High School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Orleans Jr-sr High School rank in IN?

Orleans Jr-sr High School ranks #1,457 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Orleans Jr-sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Orleans Jr-sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Orleans Jr-sr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Orleans Jr-sr High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Orleans Jr-sr High School a charter school?

No, Orleans Jr-sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Orleans Jr-sr High School a Title I school?

No, Orleans Jr-sr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orleans Jr-sr High School?

46.5% of students at Orleans Jr-sr High School 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
398
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.6%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 47452)
5,118
Area average commute
23.1 min
Area median age
47.3
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 47452; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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