Orange High School

ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District

www.orange.k12.nj.us/Domain/83

1,265 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Orange High School, located at 400 Lincoln Ave in Orange, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Orange Public School District. As a central hub for the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing a diverse student body for college and career readiness. It provides a comprehensive academic curriculum complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, aimed at fostering a well-rounded educational experience.

The school places a strong emphasis on student development and community engagement within the urban context of Orange. By leveraging its resources and faculty, Orange High School strives to cultivate a supportive learning environment that encourages academic achievement and personal growth. As part of a district committed to educational improvement, the school works to equip its students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a competitive global society.

1,265

Total Students

79.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orange High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	599
Black	655
Asian	3
Two or More	1
American Indian	3

Black
655 (51.8 %)
Hispanic
599 (47.4 %)
White
4 (0.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
Two or More
1 (0.1 %)

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:	ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District
Phone:	(973)677-4050
Website:	http://www.orange.k12.nj.us/Domain/83
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	823
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 9 251

Grade 10 304

Grade 11 325

Grade 12 272

Ungraded 113