ORLAND JR HIGH SCHOOL
Orland Jr High School is a public middle school that is part of the Orland SD 135 school district, located in Orland Park, IL with about 559 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, Orland Jr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Orland Junior High School, located at 14855 West Ave in Orland Park, Illinois, serves as a key academic institution within Orland School District 135. The school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school education for students in grades 6 through 8, aiming to bridge the transition between elementary school and high school. The facility is situated in a prominent suburban community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, localized education that emphasizes core curriculum standards, social-emotional development, and preparatory skills for secondary education.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Orland Junior High is known for fostering an environment that encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and technology integration. The school places a strong emphasis on community and collaboration, encouraging students to participate in clubs and programs that build character and leadership. By maintaining a balance between rigorous instruction and student support services, the institution strives to prepare its diverse student body for the academic challenges they will encounter at the high school level and beyond.
For more information, contact Orland Jr High School at (708) 364-4206 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Orland Park, IL 60462-3144
(708) 364-4206
ORLAND JR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Orland Park, IL with about 559 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Orland SD 135
- Total Students:
- 559
- Teachers:
- 38.71
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 559 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ORLAND JR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 73.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.3%
- Asian
- 6.1%
- Black or African American
- 4.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.