Orange County High School

Orange County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
201 Selma Rd,  Orange, VA
Orange County Public Schools
3.3
2.2
1,460 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Doug Duncan
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
81%
Reading Proficiency
83%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
81%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
79
Full Time Teachers
79
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
550
Verbal
590
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
72.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
366:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
White
59.1%
Hispanic
17%
Black
13.8%
Two or more races
8.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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.
James Madison University 375 Students
University of Virginia 338 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 297 Students
George Mason University 271 Students
Virginia Tech 210 Students
University of Mary Washington 168 Students
Germanna Community College 159 Students
William & Mary 145 Students
Longwood University 143 Students
Old Dominion University 142 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 109 Students
Biology 102 Students
Business 91 Students
Psychology 82 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 53 Students
Political Science and Government 41 Students
Pre-Law Studies 37 Students
Computer Science 34 Students
Criminology 30 Students
Education 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 266 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/5/2026
My experience at orange county high was pretty decent over all. The best part about OCHS are the teachers in my opinion. They are very sweet, funny, and helpful. They do their job well. The worst experience in my opinion could probably be the fights that had happened during my school time. We have a lot of beef between students. I would like to see some classes added and maybe some more clubs so my siblings can have a better time here than I did.
3.0 Junior
10/26/2024
I moved here my junior year, it has lots of ap courses and dual enrollment courses compared to my old school however, some cost additional money and some they won't let you take for reasons they won't disclose. It can be hard to challenge yourself with rigorous courses when you are limited by the counselors and staff, but I've made the best of what I can.
4.0 Sophomore
3/18/2024
My experience here at Orange County High School has been an overall great experience since the academic sector of the school is efficient and fair. The only complaint that I would have with the school is the food since the menus are usually bland but that is the least concern when looking at a school overall. I would like to see the availability for clubs to increase since clubs have basically been extinct since a recent change in schedule a couple quarters ago.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/28/2025
Our daughter is starting her junior year and has had nothing but positive experiences thus far. She is taking 4 DE classes and is actively involved in sports and has been supported and encouraged to excel every step of the way in both pursuits. The governors school program has been a true blessing,...
1.0 other
6/4/2025
Absolutely insane management, horrible admin, and a principal who leaves earlier than he should. BTW, if you’re expecting him to properly solve an issue; don’t. He will say what you want to hear like, “I’ll take care of it” or “I’m so sorry,” just to get you out of his office and never do a thing ab...
1.0 parent
5/9/2025
Horrible school. All of the administration should be fired. 10/10 I would not send my child or any child to this school.
5.0 student
10/8/2015
Orange is a good experience! It has an older, more experienced staff that (for the most part) does their absolute best to engage their students and make learning fun! The classes are large, which is mainly because it runs the whole county. As far as students go, they are mostly nice people. They may...

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Orange County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Orange, VA, in the Orange neighborhood, and is served by the Orange County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,460 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 81% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 83% are proficient in reading. Orange County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $419,921. Discover additional schools in the area, like Redirection Alt. Ed., Turning Point Alternative Education, Oak Grove Mennonite School, and more. Learn more about what Orange has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Orange County High School.

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