Orting High School

Orting High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
320 Washington Ave N,  Orting, WA
Orting School District
3.3
3.0
881 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Cliff Fries
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C+
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
40
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
580
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
5
Equity
7
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
22.1%
State Average
41.7%
Science
40.7%
State Average
49.7%
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
235:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.1%
White
68.4%
Hispanic
15.6%
Two or more races
10%
Black
2.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
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.
University of Washington 125 Students
Washington State University 109 Students
Central Washington University 101 Students
University of Washington - Tacoma 64 Students
Western Washington University 62 Students
Eastern Washington University 57 Students
Pacific Lutheran University 56 Students
Boise State University 43 Students
Pierce College at Puyallup 42 Students
Seattle Pacific University 40 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 34 Students
Nursing 34 Students
Business 33 Students
Biology 22 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Computer Science 16 Students
Education 13 Students
Elementary Education 13 Students
Accounting 12 Students
Arts 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 136 Reviews
4.0 Alum
6/16/2025
Overall in my opinion, OHS was a place where I was pushed and challenged to the best of my abilities! It can be a place too however where things can go south and some of the office staff can be a little snippy but besides that, high school was a good experience!
4.0 Senior
2/27/2025
I've only been to this school for a year and its pretty good given its circumstances. like the bond the school has been trying to pass for almost a decade, because it 200% over capacity, but resources and education are still surprisingly managed even with this massive influx of students. but of course their are still a few issues that can't really be fixed with an under funded school. for example, you can be in a lunch line for so long that the lunch period might end by the time you get your food, even if lunch is separated into 2 periods. their also has been some reports of restroom damages, which was recently address with a new timed check-out system. there also the case of the portables, small and cheaply installed rooms that somewhat could resemble cargo containers, these were installed at first as temporally classrooms, for help with the influx, but the bond never being passed, forced them to permanently, even though they were not designed for long term education.
3.0 Senior
4/13/2024
The Orting school district is a good district that prepares their students well for whatever pathway they intend to take after high school.
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3.0 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/12/2025
As a parent of multiple Orting graduates, I look back on our K-12 experience with a grateful heart. Living in a densely populated area allows access to so much in the South Sound. We have arts, museums, professional athletics, and a myriad of retailers to choose from, but that typically means sendin...
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5.0 parent
9/20/2024
The staff at Orting High School are some of the most caring, professional educators I have ever experienced. The college credit, not measured on your sire, that is available on campus rivals larger schools that surround Orting. Although not measured on your site, they have a lot of CTE courses that...
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1.0 student
1/7/2020
bad. i would not reccomend sending your kid here.
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1.0 student
3/27/2019
Very poor. I have never gotten the help I’ve needed or questions answered. Office receptionist is judgememtal and rude.
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Orting High School

Orting High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Orting, WA, in the Orting neighborhood, and is served by the Orting School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 881 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Orting 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 3.48, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $532,407. Discover additional schools in the area, like Orting Secondary Online Academy, Orting Middle School, Orting Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Orting has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Orting High School.

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