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Orion High School

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Orion High School is a public high school in Orion, Illinois, serving 308 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Orion CUSD 223 district, which is ranked 175 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Orion High School consistently performs well academically, ranking in the top 25% of Illinois high schools in recent years. In 2023-2024, the school ranked 78 out of 697 Illinois high schools, with 50.8% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics and 36.9% proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts. These scores are significantly higher than the state averages of 26.1% and 31.1%, respectively. The school also has an impressive 4-year graduation rate of 98.6%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Orion High School performs exceptionally well for certain student subgroups, ranking 41 out of 664 Illinois high schools for female students and 122 out of 554 for white students, both in the top 25% of the state. The school also ranks in the top 10% of Illinois high schools for low-socioeconomic status (SES) student performance.

While Orion High School is a high-performing school, it has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.4% in 2019-2020 to 25.9% in 2021-2022. This is an area the school should focus on to ensure students are attending and engaged in their education. Compared to nearby schools, such as Rock Island High School, Orion High School outperforms in academic metrics, with its 11th-grade SAT Mathematics proficiency rate of 50.8% significantly higher than Rock Island's 5.6%.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1100 13th St
       Orion, IL  61273-9611

(309) 526-3361

District: Orion CUSD 223

SchoolDigger Rank:
78th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,985 Help


Feeder schools for Orion High School:

Elementary:    C R Hanna Elementary School
Middle:    Orion Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  308

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.5%
Hispanic:
3.6%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.4% Help


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Compare Details Orion High School ranks better than 88.8% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.31. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Orion High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orion High School is $12,985.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orion High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Orion High School 78th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Orion High School in the ranking list.)

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Orion CUSD 223:

SchoolDigger ranks Orion CUSD 223 175th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Orion High School

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Rank History for all students at Orion High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 78.40 105th 586 82.1%
2004 77.33 107th 592 81.9%
2005 84.52 61st 590 89.7%
2006 75.99 128th 596 78.5%
2007 79.34 111th 612 81.9%
2008 64.64 236th 624 62.2%
2009 80.45 101st 632 84.0%
2010 82.23 87th 643 86.5%
2011 73.84 174th 655 73.4%
2012 79.95 116th 665 82.6%
2013 66.39 245th 670 63.4%
2014 87.92 66th 670 90.1%
2015 54.84 233rd 614 62.1%
2016 60.05 179th 643 72.2%
2017 76.55 121st 642 81.2%
2018 80.59 108th 647 83.3%
2019 75.58 135th 701 80.7%
2021 78.00 121st 688 82.4%
2022 72.16 158th 699 77.4%
2023 68.91 173rd 699 75.3%
2024 87.31 78th 697 88.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Orion High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.23 248th 374 33.7%
2019 29.55 306th 473 35.3%
2022 31.21 286th 493 42.0%
2023 65.42 114th 476 76.1%
2024 65.74 114th 482 76.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orion High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.66 52nd 585 91.1%
2019 84.27 48th 639 92.5%
2024 83.48 69th 639 89.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Orion High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.06 127th 620 79.5%
2019 78.69 116th 665 82.6%
2021 79.66 114th 639 82.2%
2022 72.33 153rd 658 76.7%
2023 76.85 125th 656 80.9%
2024 94.38 41st 664 93.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Orion High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.99 301st 428 29.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Orion High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.40 98th 619 84.2%
2019 70.41 153rd 675 77.3%
2021 69.44 157th 653 76.0%
2022 69.89 153rd 664 77.0%
2023 55.98 263rd 668 60.6%
2024 74.74 139th 668 79.2%
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Rank History for White students at Orion High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.49 142nd 548 74.1%
2019 58.73 187th 552 66.1%
2021 64.21 159th 553 71.2%
2022 51.84 243rd 560 56.6%
2023 50.13 245th 557 56.0%
2024 72.44 122nd 554 78.0%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Orion High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 426 1 1 6 n/a n/a n/a 0 434
1989 384 1 n/a 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 389
1990 370 1 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 378
1991 370 1 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 378
1992 388 2 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 396
1993 410 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1994 410 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1995 431 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1996 431 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1997 421 0 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1998 386 0 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1999 373 3 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2000 367 1 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2001 365 1 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2002 369 1 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2003 369 1 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2004 358 1 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 366
2005 350 1 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 355
2006 364 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 368
2007 345 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 2 352
2008 326 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 2 333
2009 333 2 1 6 0 n/a n/a 4 346
2010 319 1 1 11 0 n/a n/a 6 338
2011 297 1 1 17 0 0 0 0 316
2012 292 1 0 18 0 0 1 0 312
2013 285 1 0 18 0 0 3 0 307
2014 295 0 0 13 0 0 3 0 311
2015 284 0 0 15 0 0 6 0 305
2016 313 0 0 18 0 0 5 0 336
2017 323 1 0 14 0 0 6 0 344
2018 316 3 0 15 1 0 6 0 341
2019 330 2 0 14 1 0 6 0 353
2020 296 2 0 14 1 0 7 0 320
2021 303 3 0 15 1 0 5 0 327
2022 286 4 2 11 0 0 4 0 307
2023 288 3 2 11 0 0 4 0 308

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Orion High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 434 26.0 16.6 n/a
1989 389 26.0 14.9 n/a
1990 378 26.0 14.5 n/a
1991 378 25.1 15.0 n/a
1992 396 26.0 15.2 n/a
1993 415 25.0 16.6 n/a
1994 415 26.4 15.7 n/a
1995 437 27.5 15.9 n/a
1996 437 27.5 15.9 n/a
1997 430 28.5 15.1 n/a
1998 395 28.5 13.9 n/a
1999 385 28.5 13.5 n/a
2000 376 28.3 13.3 n/a
2001 375 27.6 13.6 n/a
2002 377 27.5 13.7 8
2003 377 27.5 13.7 8
2004 366 27.0 13.6 9.3
2005 355 27.3 13.0 7
2006 368 27.3 13.5 9.2
2007 352 26.0 13.5 10
2008 333 24.0 13.9 7.9
2009 346 26.3 13.2 10.5
2010 338 24.2 13.9 10.8
2011 316 22.2 14.1 17.4
2012 312 20.8 14.9 18.9
2013 307 19.3 15.8 2
2014 311 20.2 15.3 17.4
2015 305 20.0 15.2 7.5
2016 336 19.0 17.6 0.9
2017 344 20.5 16.7 17.7
2018 341 21.5 15.8 14.1
2019 353 21.8 16.1 19.5
2020 320 20.5 15.6 15.9
2021 327 n/a n/a n/a
2022 307 20.5 14.9 12.4
2023 308 18.4 16.6 10.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Orion High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 434 26.0 16.6 n/a
1989 389 26.0 14.9 n/a
1990 378 26.0 14.5 n/a
1991 378 25.1 15.0 n/a
1992 396 26.0 15.2 n/a
1993 415 25.0 16.6 n/a
1994 415 26.4 15.7 n/a
1995 437 27.5 15.9 n/a
1996 437 27.5 15.9 n/a
1997 430 28.5 15.1 n/a
1998 395 28.5 13.9 n/a
1999 385 28.5 13.5 n/a
2000 376 28.3 13.3 n/a
2001 375 27.6 13.6 n/a
2002 377 27.5 13.7 8
2003 377 27.5 13.7 8
2004 366 27.0 13.6 9.3
2005 355 27.3 13.0 7
2006 368 27.3 13.5 9.2
2007 352 26.0 13.5 10
2008 333 24.0 13.9 7.9
2009 346 26.3 13.2 10.5
2010 338 24.2 13.9 10.8
2011 316 22.2 14.1 17.4
2012 312 20.8 14.9 18.9
2013 307 19.3 15.8 2
2014 311 20.2 15.3 17.4
2015 305 20.0 15.2 7.5
2016 336 19.0 17.6 0.9
2017 344 20.5 16.7 17.7
2018 341 21.5 15.8 14.1
2019 353 21.8 16.1 19.5
2020 320 20.5 15.6 15.9
2021 327 n/a n/a n/a
2022 307 20.5 14.9 12.4
2023 308 18.4 16.6 10.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.4%99.4%
201699.1%98.9%98.9%98.9%99.1%98.0%23.2%
201799.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.4%98.6%99.1%23.8%
201899.7%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.4%99.1%99.1%20.8%
201999.4%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.4%99.2%99.7%27.8%
202199.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.1%99.4%98.8%
202298.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.4%98.7%98.4%
202399.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.7%98.4%99.0%98.7%
202497.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%98.3%98.3%97.9%97.9%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Orion High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $27 (0.3%) $8,908 (99.7%) $8,935
2020 $47 (0.5%) $9,937 (99.5%) $9,985
2021 $480 (4.3%) $10,792 (95.7%) $11,272
2022 $480 (4.3%) $10,792 (95.7%) $11,272
2023 $250 (2.0%) $12,152 (98.0%) $12,402
2024 $39 (0.3%) $12,946 (99.7%) $12,985

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orion High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 135th of 701 High schoolsRanks 173rd of 699 High schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Orion High School)48.838
 10.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Orion CUSD 223)48.838
 10.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Orion High School)38.833.8
 5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Orion CUSD 223)38.833.8
 5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Orion High School)39.646.4
 6.8%
   End of Course Science (Orion CUSD 223)39.646.4
 6.8%
   End of Course Science (Illinois)36.452.2
 15.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students353308
 12.7%
African American23
 50%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic1411
 21.4%
Pacific Islander00
White330288
 12.7%
Two or More Races64
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.5%10.4%
 9.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Orion High School

Orion High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : C R Hanna Elementary School
Middle : Orion Middle School

Students at Orion High School are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 308 students attended Orion High School.

Orion High School ranks 78th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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