Orange High

500 Orange High Rd
Hillsborough, NC 27278

www.orangecountyfirst.com/ohs/

1,341 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Orange High School, located in Hillsborough, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Orange County Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and elective programs that cater to diverse student interests and professional aspirations.

Beyond the classroom, Orange High is known for fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit. The school supports a vibrant culture of student involvement, featuring competitive athletic programs, fine arts departments, and various clubs and organizations that encourage personal growth and leadership. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic achievement and holistic development, Orange High School strives to cultivate an inclusive environment where students are empowered to excel academically and contribute positively to their community.

1,341

Total Students

81.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orange High
Demographic	Student Count
White	747
Hispanic	269
Black	226
Asian	16
Two or More	82
Pacific Islander	1

White
747 (55.7 %)
Hispanic
269 (20.1 %)
Black
226 (16.9 %)
Two or More
82 (6.1 %)
Asian
16 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Orange County Schools
Phone:	(919)732-6133
Website:	http://www.orangecountyfirst.com/ohs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	514
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 9 367

Grade 10 368

Grade 11 319

Grade 12 287