Summary:
Orland, California is served by 10 public schools across five districts, educating approximately 3,172 students from kindergarten through 12th grade, including traditional elementary, middle, and high schools as well as alternative education options.
Parents will find a mix of high-performing and struggling schools. Standout elementary schools include Plaza Elementary and Lake Elementary, which consistently achieve strong test scores and have very low chronic absenteeism. Orland High also performs well with a high graduation rate. In contrast, schools like Fairview Elementary and Price Intermediate show significantly lower academic proficiency, and the alternative high schools face severe challenges with graduation and attendance.
The data reveals notable differences between districts. The smaller Plaza Elementary and Lake Elementary districts are high-performing, while the larger Orland Joint Unified district, which oversees six schools, ranks much lower statewide. A key takeaway is that higher per-student spending does not guarantee better outcomes, as the highest-performing school spends the least per student. Chronic absenteeism is a strong indicator of school performance, with the best schools having attendance rates above 96%.
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