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#1421 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 41% in state

Orange High School

High School · Olentangy Local · Lewis, OH

An Olentangy Local high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2840 E Orange Rd, Lewis, OH 43035

  • Math 61% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 84% proficient (2021)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency73% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+21.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation32.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.9:1
District spending per student$13,848
Chronic Absenteeism20.1%

Students at Orange High School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency61%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency84%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 73% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
94%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
86%
2018
Math
74%
ELA
84%
2019
Math
74%
ELA
84%
2020*
Math
61%
ELA
84%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
84%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

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

Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

17.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

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 Columbus map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average419/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$148,446

Median home value

$423,000

Median rent

$1,580/mo

College educated

67%

Homeownership

74.7%

Poverty rate

3.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
32.5% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
14 boys'·13 girls'·27 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Worthington Christian School,upperPrivate · tuition5.3privateK–122.7 mi922Compare →
The Learning SpectrumPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–123.1 mi53Compare →
Olentangy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.99–123.2 mi1,721Compare →
Westerville Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.49–124.1 mi1,500Compare →

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.

Olentangy Local

Schools in district
28
Rank in district
#24 of 26
District spending per student
$13,848NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Orange High School is listed in Olentangy Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Orange High School

Orange High School is a public high school in Lewis, OH, part of Olentangy Local, serving approximately 1,967 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,421 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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 1,967 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Orange High School is 21.9:1. 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 OH?

Orange High School ranks #1,421 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Orange High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Orange High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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?

17.2% 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
1,967
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
90
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Delaware County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.1%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 43035)
35,732
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
35.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 43035; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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