Orion High School

www.orionschools.us

308 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Orion High School, located in the village of Orion, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Orion Community Unit School District #223, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. The school environment is typically characterized by a small-town atmosphere that fosters close relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding community.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Orion High School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by supporting a variety of extracurricular activities. Students are encouraged to participate in athletics, performing arts, and student organizations, which play a significant role in developing leadership skills and school spirit. By balancing rigorous coursework with these outside-the-classroom opportunities, the school aims to cultivate both the intellectual growth and personal character of its students, remaining an integral part of the Orion identity.

308

Total Students

18.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orion High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	288
Hispanic	11
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	4

White
288 (93.5 %)
Hispanic
11 (3.6 %)
Two or More
4 (1.3 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)

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:	No
District:	Orion CUSD 223
Phone:	(309)526-3361
Website:	http://www.orionschools.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 82

Grade 10 69

Grade 11 73

Grade 12 84