Orestimba High

nclusd.k12.ca.us/orestimba/

1,045 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Orestimba High School, located in Newman, California, serves as a central educational hub within the Newman-Crows Landing Unified School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success by balancing a rigorous academic curriculum with a variety of elective programs. The school fosters a community-oriented environment, emphasizing both intellectual growth and the development of well-rounded citizens through its diverse course offerings and student support services.

Beyond academics, Orestimba High is deeply embedded in the local culture, maintaining a strong sense of school spirit through its athletic programs, student organizations, and extracurricular activities. The school prides itself on its commitment to student achievement and community engagement, striving to provide a safe and inclusive space where students can explore their interests. By leveraging its resources and dedicated faculty, the institution plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Newman community and preparing its graduates for the challenges of the modern workforce and higher education.

1,045

Total Students

49.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orestimba High
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	826
Black	21
Asian	16
Two or More	28
American Indian	2

Hispanic
826 (79.0 %)
White
152 (14.5 %)
Two or More
28 (2.7 %)
Black
21 (2.0 %)
Asian
16 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Newman-Crows Landing Unified
Phone:	(209)862-2916
Website:	http://nclusd.k12.ca.us/orestimba/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,045
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	495
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 281

Grade 10 278

Grade 11 242

Grade 12 244