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Orange County High

Summary:

Orange County High is a public high school located in Orange, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,476 students. The school is part of the Orange County Public Schools district, which is ranked 81 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Orange County High has a relatively diverse student population, with 65.38% White, 11.79% African American, 12.87% Hispanic, and 8.2% two or more races. This diversity is higher compared to some of the nearby schools, such as William Monroe High (70.53% White) and Madison County High (80.61% White). However, the school's academic performance has been mixed, with its statewide ranking ranging from 63 to 274 out of 325-329 Virginia high schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school is ranked 201 out of 329 schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Orange County High's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. The school performs well for English Language Learner students, ranking 5th out of 97 Virginia high schools in 2022-2023. However, it struggles with African American, Hispanic, White, and Disabled student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 25% of Virginia high schools for these groups. The school's test scores are generally on par with or slightly below the state and district averages, with strengths in Geometry, Algebra I, and Biology, but weaknesses in areas like World History I and II, and Earth Science.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 201 Selma Road
       Orange, VA  22960

(540) 661-4300

District: Orange County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
201st of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,761 Help


Feeder schools for Orange County High:

Elementary:    Gordon-Barbour Elementary
    Lightfoot Elementary
    Locust Grove Elementary
    Locust Grove Primary
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Middle:    Locust Grove Middle
    Prospect Heights Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  1,476

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.4%
Hispanic:
12.9%
African American:
11.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.4% Help


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Compare Details Orange County High ranks worse than 61.1% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.97. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Orange County High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 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 Orange County High is $6,761.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orange County High:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange County High 201st of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Orange County High in the ranking list.)

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Orange County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange County Public Schools 81st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Orange County High

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Rank History for all students at Orange County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 30.16 270th 308 12.3%
2006 35.82 237th 314 24.5%
2007 35.78 243rd 313 22.4%
2008 28.03 277th 316 12.3%
2009 33.19 246th 313 21.4%
2010 41.60 219th 317 30.9%
2011 42.05 204th 320 36.3%
2012 46.87 183rd 321 43.0%
2013 45.94 178th 321 44.5%
2014 41.86 197th 322 38.8%
2015 38.08 220th 322 31.7%
2016 47.78 173rd 321 46.1%
2017 53.07 137th 324 57.7%
2018 52.81 136th 326 58.3%
2019 65.66 63rd 327 80.7%
2021 51.52 136th 327 58.4%
2022 42.31 204th 325 37.2%
2023 64.07 125th 326 61.7%
2024 48.97 201st 329 38.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Orange County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.71 94th 193 51.3%
2024 29.69 157th 198 20.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Orange County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.70 5th 97 94.8%
2024 79.10 24th 122 80.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orange County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.90 217th 320 32.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Orange County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.90 150th 320 53.1%
2024 43.84 224th 322 30.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Orange County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.24 167th 249 32.9%
2024 30.59 196th 253 22.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Orange County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.66 77th 92 16.3%
2024 19.76 87th 92 5.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Orange County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.52 111th 321 65.4%
2024 44.56 211th 322 34.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Orange County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.16 131st 240 45.4%
2024 38.98 182nd 249 26.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Orange County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.59 52nd 232 77.6%
2024 38.98 169th 233 27.5%
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Rank History for White students at Orange County High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.84 188th 315 40.3%
2024 32.35 268th 314 14.6%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department 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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Enrollment information for Orange County High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1059 1059
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 993 993
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1005 1005
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1009 1009
1993 844 223 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 1075
1994 855 231 2 6 4 n/a n/a 0 1098
1995 860 250 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1114
1996 860 250 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1114
1997 859 255 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1118
1998 870 237 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 1121
1999 867 221 4 10 2 n/a n/a 0 1104
2000 908 229 3 14 2 n/a n/a -4 1152
2001 954 223 4 15 2 n/a n/a 0 1198
2002 945 230 10 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1193
2003 945 230 10 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1193
2004 954 234 7 14 0 n/a n/a 1 1210
2005 1009 236 15 15 1 n/a n/a 3 1279
2006 1057 241 17 36 3 n/a n/a 4 1358
2007 1151 274 14 46 3 n/a n/a 8 1496
2008 1175 285 12 53 2 n/a n/a 18 1545
2009 1199 295 12 57 6 n/a n/a 17 1586
2010 1181 310 12 57 9 n/a n/a 13 1582
2011 1122 263 9 73 4 0 96 0 1567
2012 1104 251 7 71 6 1 86 0 1526
2013 1063 250 8 81 7 2 74 0 1485
2014 1109 259 9 76 6 3 79 0 1541
2015 1066 259 13 73 5 5 78 0 1499
2016 1047 275 14 79 2 5 95 0 1517
2017 1032 254 12 94 1 7 106 0 1506
2018 1016 231 13 97 2 7 118 0 1484
2019 1034 209 11 118 4 6 117 0 1499
2020 1023 196 13 137 4 7 116 0 1496
2021 995 184 15 135 5 7 119 0 1460
2022 1018 191 15 156 4 9 126 0 1519
2023 965 174 14 190 4 8 121 0 1476

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 Orange County High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1059 67.3 15.7 n/a
1990 993 66.0 15.0 n/a
1991 1005 68.7 14.6 n/a
1992 1009 70.0 14.4 n/a
1993 1075 71.5 15.0 n/a
1994 1098 107.6 n/a 11.9
1995 1114 n/a 0.0 11.2
1996 1114 n/a 0.0 11.2
1997 1118 n/a 0.0 13.6
1998 1121 n/a 0.0 11.7
1999 1104 77.0 14.3 13.9
2000 1152 n/a 0.0 16
2001 1198 89.0 13.5 13.9
2002 1193 102.0 11.7 13.5
2003 1193 102.0 11.7 13.5
2004 1210 86.5 14.0 14.1
2005 1279 90.5 14.1 16.2
2006 1358 90.0 15.1 18.5
2007 1496 79.7 18.8 26.7
2008 1545 77.3 20.0 25.8
2009 1586 82.1 19.3 28.3
2010 1582 79.3 19.9 26.8
2011 1567 76.3 20.5 30.7
2012 1526 96.2 15.8 33.9
2013 1485 98.6 15.0 35.2
2014 1541 93.5 16.4 32.3
2015 1499 95.0 15.7 32.9
2016 1517 95.0 15.9 32.2
2017 1506 96.0 15.6 32.5
2018 1484 95.3 15.5 34.6
2019 1499 92.7 16.1 34.5
2020 1496 97.7 15.3 38.4
2021 1460 93.5 15.6 n/a
2022 1519 98.2 15.4 37.8
2023 1476 90.5 16.3 43.4

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 Orange County High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1059 67.3 15.7 n/a
1990 993 66.0 15.0 n/a
1991 1005 68.7 14.6 n/a
1992 1009 70.0 14.4 n/a
1993 1075 71.5 15.0 n/a
1994 1098 107.6 n/a 11.9
1995 1114 n/a 0.0 11.2
1996 1114 n/a 0.0 11.2
1997 1118 n/a 0.0 13.6
1998 1121 n/a 0.0 11.7
1999 1104 77.0 14.3 13.9
2000 1152 n/a 0.0 16
2001 1198 89.0 13.5 13.9
2002 1193 102.0 11.7 13.5
2003 1193 102.0 11.7 13.5
2004 1210 86.5 14.0 14.1
2005 1279 90.5 14.1 16.2
2006 1358 90.0 15.1 18.5
2007 1496 79.7 18.8 26.7
2008 1545 77.3 20.0 25.8
2009 1586 82.1 19.3 28.3
2010 1582 79.3 19.9 26.8
2011 1567 76.3 20.5 30.7
2012 1526 96.2 15.8 33.9
2013 1485 98.6 15.0 35.2
2014 1541 93.5 16.4 32.3
2015 1499 95.0 15.7 32.9
2016 1517 95.0 15.9 32.2
2017 1506 96.0 15.6 32.5
2018 1484 95.3 15.5 34.6
2019 1499 92.7 16.1 34.5
2020 1496 97.7 15.3 38.4
2021 1460 93.5 15.6 n/a
2022 1519 98.2 15.4 37.8
2023 1476 90.5 16.3 43.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Orange County High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $147 (2.4%) $6,040 (97.6%) $6,187
2020 $186 (2.8%) $6,493 (97.2%) $6,679
2021 $228 (3.4%) $6,532 (96.6%) $6,761

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Orange County High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 63rd of 327 High schoolsRanks 125th of 326 High schools
 19.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Orange County High)7260
 12%
   End of Course Writing (Orange County Public Schools)7159
 12%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Orange County High)9178
 13%
   End of Course Geometry (Orange County Public Schools)9384
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Orange County High)9484
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Orange County Public Schools)9485
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Orange County High)9584
 11%
   End of Course Algebra II (Orange County Public Schools)9584
 11%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Orange County High)9740
 57%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Orange County High)8771
 16%
   End of Course Biology (Orange County Public Schools)8671
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course English Reading (Orange County High)8886
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Orange County Public Schools)8886
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course VA and US History (Orange County High)8228
 54%
   End of Course VA and US History (Orange County Public Schools)8228
 54%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Orange County High)8772
 15%
   End of Course World History I (Orange County Public Schools)8672
 14%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Orange County High)7931
 48%
   End of Course World History II (Orange County Public Schools)7931
 48%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students14991476
 1.5%
African American209174
 16.7%
American Indian44
Asian1114
 27.3%
Hispanic118190
 61%
Pacific Islander68
 33.3%
White1034965
 6.7%
Two or More Races117121
 3.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.5%43.4%
 8.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Orange County High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,476 students attended Orange County High.

Students at Orange County High are 65% White, 13% Hispanic, 12% African American, 8% Two or more races.

Orange County High ranks 201st of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Orange County High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Gordon-Barbour Elementary
Elementary : Lightfoot Elementary
Elementary : Locust Grove Elementary
Elementary : Locust Grove Primary
Elementary : Orange Elementary
Elementary : Unionville Elementary
Middle : Locust Grove Middle
Middle : Prospect Heights Middle


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