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Orange High School
High School · Orange Board of Education School District · Orange, NJ
An Orange Board of Education School District high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 LINCOLN AVE, Orange, NJ 07050
- Math 15% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 71.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Orange High School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 19% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Orange 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. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low18/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,109
Median home value
$336,200
Median rent
$1,427/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
23.7%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07050; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Hall Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 976 | Compare → |
| Stem Innovation Academy of the OrangesEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Fedcap - 4tPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 8–12 | 1.4 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 695 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Orange Board of Education School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- $28,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Orange High School is listed in ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orange High School
Orange High School is a public high school in Orange, NJ, part of Orange Board of Education School District, serving approximately 1,370 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,373 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orange High School
What grades does Orange High School serve?
Orange High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Orange High School?
Orange High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,370 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orange High School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orange High School rank in NJ?
Orange High School ranks #2,373 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Orange High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Orange High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orange High School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Orange High School a charter school?
No, Orange High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orange High School a Title I school?
No, Orange High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orange High School?
57.5% of students at Orange 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,370
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (973) 677-4050
- 4-Year Graduation
- 71.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07050)
- 33,856
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. 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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 07050; 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
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