Orange High School is a public high school located in Pepper Pike, Ohio, United States, an eastern suburb in the Greater Cleveland metropolitan area of Northeast Ohio. OHS is the only high school in the Orange City School District.
Serving 617 students in grades 9-12, Orange High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orange High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Orange High School's student population of 617 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
617 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1924
School Rankings
Orange High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orange High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#512 out of 3181 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
12%
17%
White
69%
65%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange High School's ranking?
Orange High School is ranked #512 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Orange High School often compared to?
Orange High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chagrin Falls High School, Beachwood High School, Solon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orange High School?
The graduation rate of Orange High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Orange High School?
617 students attend Orange High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Orange High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orange High School?
Orange High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orange High School offer ?
Orange High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orange High School part of?
Orange High School is part of Orange City School District.
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