Orion High School

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Orion High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1100 13th St,  Orion, IL
Orion Community Unit School District No. 223
3.4
2.0
285 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Nathan Debaillie
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
56%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
56%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
600
Verbal
570
Average ACT
27
Math
27
English
27
Reading
27
Science
26
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
42.2%
State Average
43%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
316:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.4%
Female
44.6%
White
93.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Black Hawk College 52 Students
University of Iowa 50 Students
Illinois State University 38 Students
St. Ambrose University 37 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 35 Students
Western Illinois University 35 Students
Augustana College - Illinois 27 Students
Bradley University 26 Students
Iowa State University 25 Students
Northern Illinois University 24 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 27 Students
Business 20 Students
Biology 11 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 10 Students
Elementary Education 10 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 8 Students
Accounting 7 Students
Engineering 6 Students
Education 6 Students
Physical Therapy 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 48 Reviews
1.0 Niche User
3/11/2016
There is very, very little diversity. Everyone is white, Christian, and straight. Many people here are amazingly accepting and do not judge. Others will ostracize you.
3.0 Niche User
3/11/2016
The teachers want to work with you to get you to your end goal; oftentimes, they just do not know how. There are options available like the counselor and teachers. It is simply hard to get time with them and talk about the exact topic they can help with.
4.0 Niche User
11/4/2015
being a student at orion high school has really improved my knowledge. it has helped improve my mathematical skills and so much more. orion high school is such a great school.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/24/2022
We moved to this school district loving every bit of the small town feel. Unfortunately that also means that “everyone knows everyone” and sweeping things under the rug is how any conflict is handled. Parents are not respected and the school knows all. If your child participates in sports you should...
1.0 parent
6/30/2022
Probably one of the most bigoted towns in IL. Avoid like the plague. "There's no bullying here."
5.0 parent
1/22/2021
I graduated High School from Orion. I loved the district and the town so much, I wanted my children to experience it for themselves. We moved from a large city where the schools were far below average. The teachers helped them catch up. They have high standards and reward it with teachers and staff...
1.0 parent
11/25/2007

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Orion High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Orion, IL and is served by the Orion Community Unit School District No. 223 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 285 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 56% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Orion High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 27. Discover additional schools in the area, like Orion Middle School, C.R. Hanna Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Orion has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Orion High School.

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