Serving 308 students in grades 9-12, Orion High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Orion High School's student population of 308 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
308 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
Orion High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orion High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#917 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
4%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Orion High School is ranked #917 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Orion High School often compared to?
Orion High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherrard High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orion High School?
The graduation rate of Orion High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Orion High School?
308 students attend Orion High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Orion High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orion High School?
Orion High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Orion High School offer ?
Orion High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Orion High School part of?
Orion High School is part of Orion CUSD 223 School District.
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