Orange High School

Orange High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
400 Lincoln Ave,  Orange, NJ
Orange Board of Education School District
3.4
2.0
1,370 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Jason Belton
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
28%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.3
Reading Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
84
Full Time Teachers
84
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
500
Verbal
500
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
16.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
2
Equity
3
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
167:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.1%
Female
45.9%
Black
51.8%
Hispanic
47.4%
White
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Montclair State University 330 Students
Kean University 245 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 176 Students
Seton Hall University 155 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 154 Students
Stockton University 112 Students
Drew University 112 Students
Essex County College 102 Students
Rowan University 101 Students
New Jersey Institute of Technology 99 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 89 Students
Business 83 Students
Psychology 71 Students
Biology 70 Students
Computer Science 44 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 42 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students
Criminology 25 Students
Marketing 22 Students
Accounting 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 144 Reviews
3.0 Senior
7/1/2025
The school has a lot of opportunities, but they don't be telling all the students. Which leaves many students who would have wanted a chance to participate in a program without the chance to.
3.0 Sophomore
1/14/2025
My experience at orange high school has been pretty average. I believe as an honors student it is very easy to be distracted by peers especially in a setting as orange highschool where a lot of students struggle. Worst parts may be the teachers I deal with and their lack of teaching ability which doesn't help me in any way. I think the best part about it is being in a school with people who I can relate to and of similar backgrounds. I believe orange highschool is a pretty average highschool overran though.
4.0 Senior
11/2/2024
Orange High School has been a pleasant experience, from my freshman year starting in 2021 to my current senior year in 2024, its been a good and meaningful experiece. Had a lot of fun and a lot of friends throughout my high school years.
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2.0 3 Reviews
1.0 teacher
7/27/2025
School will not recommend it. Teachers are horrible bathrooms are dirty. The principal is unforgiving and cruel. I would not recommend a school at all and I have quit my job at this place. Do not send your kid here.
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1.0 student
2/25/2020
The worse experience education level is horrible the people in the school do not care about the students
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4.0 student
6/5/2014
As with all urban school districts officials face problems that reflect the problems in our society. It is easy to blame the school but there are things that are out of the control of the administration. That is not to say that things cannot be improved. However, I would not be the person I am today...
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Orange High School

Orange High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Orange, NJ, in the Orange neighborhood, and is served by the Orange Board of Education School District in New Jersey. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,370 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 28% are proficient in reading. Orange High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.3, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1010 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $585,055. Discover additional schools in the area, like John Robert Lewis Early Childhood Center, STEM Innovation Academy of the Oranges, Cicely Tyson Middle/High School, and more. Learn more about what Orange has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Orange High School.

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