Orleans Jr-Sr High School

396 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Orleans Jr-Sr High School, located in Orleans, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Orleans Community School Corporation. The school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary success through a blend of core curriculum, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities. As a smaller, community-centered institution, it emphasizes a supportive environment where students can engage closely with faculty and peers while participating in a variety of athletic programs and student organizations.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Orleans. It functions not only as an academic center but also as a focal point for local events and community pride. By maintaining a focus on personalized attention and fostering a collaborative school culture, Orleans Jr-Sr High aims to equip its students with the skills, character, and academic foundation necessary for their future careers or higher education pursuits.

396

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orleans Jr-Sr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	383
Hispanic	2
Black	1
Two or More	10

White
383 (96.7 %)
Two or More
10 (2.5 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.5 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Orleans Community Schools
Phone:	(812)865-2688
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 7 60

Grade 8 64

Grade 9 70

Grade 10 72

Grade 11 71

Grade 12 59