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Orland High

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Orland High ranks 1261 st of 2162 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

1261^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,162 California High Schools

Better than 42% of California high schools

Summary

Orland High is a public high school serving about 725 students in grades 9-12 in the rural Orland Joint Unified district, which faces significant economic challenges, with the school itself serving a large population of students from low-income families.

Academically, the school has a mixed profile, performing better than its district in English but below the state average, with mathematics being a notable area for improvement across the region. However, Orland High has a remarkable and consistent strength: it graduates an exceptional 97% of its students, far exceeding the state average, and maintains low dropout and chronic absenteeism rates. This suggests a very supportive environment that helps students persist and earn their diplomas, even when test scores are middling.

When compared to similar comprehensive high schools nearby, such as Willows High and Corning Union High, Orland High holds its own with similar overall rankings and graduation success, while operating with lower per-student spending. Its performance is distinct from the area's continuation schools, which serve at-risk students and have much different outcomes. The school's performance for specific student groups, like English learners and those in special education, has shown some year-to-year variation, indicating areas where support can be strengthened.

725

Students ?

18.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,111

Per pupil spending ?

78.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

101 Shasta St.
Orland, CA 95963-1426

(530) 865-1210

District: Orland Joint Unified

Feeder schools for Orland High:

Elementary:	Fairview Elementary
	Mill Street Elementary
Middle:	Price Intermediate

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

62.8%

White:

33.4%

Asian:

1.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 62nd percentile in 2015 → 42nd in 2025

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the California average (88%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the California average (25% vs 41% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 20 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school25%

District avg18%

California avg41%

1,261^st of 2,162

California public high schools ?

Bottom 42%▼ down 20 pts since 2015

From top 38% (2015) to bottom 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Orland Joint Unified

1439^th of 1,543Orland Joint Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	39.9	1261 of 2162	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.8	1180 of 2159	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.0	1103 of 2170	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.0	1040 of 2123	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.5	745 of 1290	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	60.5	729 of 2133	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.9	684 of 2017	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	50.3	1021 of 2021	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	57.0	854 of 2039	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	59.1	760 of 1994	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	46.5	887 of 2426	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	37.5	1110 of 2354	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	31.7	1264 of 2367	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	39.0	1038 of 2281	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	44.7	893 of 2238	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	42.0	864 of 2117	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	42.2	823 of 2063	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	41.5	801 of 1968	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2005	42.6	741 of 1901	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	42.1	655 of 1653	60.4%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	33.5	721 of 1161	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.1	407 of 555	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	43.4	504 of 1117	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.1	303 of 1052	71.2%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	42.4	525 of 1085	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	86.2	42 of 1064	96.1%	★★★★★
2021	34.4	294 of 467	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.3	622 of 941	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	25.4	739 of 938	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	32.8	1284 of 1906	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.1	1100 of 1915	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.5	1049 of 1915	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.1	861 of 1858	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.1	588 of 1054	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	56.8	698 of 1833	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.8	689 of 1760	60.9%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	34.4	1278 of 1900	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.1	1156 of 1902	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.6	1086 of 1917	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.1	1042 of 1861	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.5	888 of 1814	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.8	628 of 1742	63.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	43.4	1133 of 2013	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.3	1264 of 2026	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.2	1035 of 2030	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.2	913 of 1943	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.4	630 of 1126	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	65.2	552 of 1937	71.5%	★★★★☆
2018	63.3	658 of 1862	64.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	40.6	1111 of 1942	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.7	1135 of 1948	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.5	1035 of 1963	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.8	1127 of 1916	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.2	767 of 1122	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	57.3	713 of 1880	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.7	674 of 1834	63.2%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	37.7	703 of 1252	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	16.7	1147 of 1216	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	35.5	697 of 1197	41.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	29.8	847 of 1155	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.6	867 of 1173	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.9	767 of 1193	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.4	713 of 1204	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	67.2	378 of 1222	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.0	492 of 1173	58.1%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2024)52nd percentile+6 vs school

Special Education (2025)44th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)44th percentile~ school

Male (2025)43rd percentile~ school

Disabled (2022)38th percentile-13 vs school

Hispanic (2025)33rd percentile-9 vs school

Female (2025)33rd percentile-9 vs school

White (2025)27th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy42%-7 vs state

Mathematics20%-17 vs state

Science18%-15 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Orland High	Public	9-12	101 Shasta St.	Orland	95963	Glenn County	Orland Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 865-1210	725	40	18.3	78.1%	242 (33.4%)	1 (0.1%)	455 (62.8%)	9 (1.2%)	8 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.1%)	39.9	1261^st of 2162 public high schools	41.7%		42.8	1180^th of 2159 public high schools	45.3%	81	16.2	19.7	17.8	41.8	41.8	20.2	20.2	$16,111	$1,494	$14,617
Orland Community Day	Public	7-12	260 Roosevelt Ave.	Orland	95963	Glenn County	Orland Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 865-1264	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
North Valley High (Continuation)	Public	9-12	220 Roosevelt Ave.	Orland	95963	Glenn County	Orland Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 865-1285	38	4	10.3	92.1%	6 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (81.6%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7	2148^th of 2162 public high schools	0.6%		8.2	2151^st of 2159 public high schools	0.4%	3				0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	$15,641	$722	$14,919
Success One!	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	129 E. Walker St.	Orland	95963	Glenn County	Glenn County Office of Education	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(530) 936-6980	105	3	31.7	47.6%	23 (21.9%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (71.4%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)								(n/a)		6.7	6.7					$18,022	$1,964	$16,058
Hamilton High	Public	9-12	620 Canal St.	Hamilton City	95951	Glenn County	Hamilton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 826-3261	306	19	15.7	68.3%	41 (13.4%)	0 (0.0%)	215 (70.3%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (15.0%)	43.3	1182^nd of 2162 public high schools	45.3%		39.9	1238^th of 2159 public high schools	42.7%	56	15.9		15.9	51.2	51.2	22.7	22.7	$17,431	$369	$17,062
Ella Barkley High	Public	10-12	Hwy. 32 And Los Robles St.	Hamilton City	95951	Glenn County	Hamilton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 826-3331	9	1	7.5	66.7%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$22,280	$137	$22,143
Hamilton Community Day	Public	7-12	535 Sacramento Ave.	Hamilton City	95951	Glenn County	Hamilton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 826-3261	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Centennial Continuation High	Public	9-12	250 East Fig Ln.	Corning	96021	Tehama County	Corning Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 824-7400	67	5	13.2	83.6%	19 (28.4%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (64.2%)	1 (1.5%)	2 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	9.3	2048^th of 2162 public high schools	5.3%		9.2	2110^th of 2159 public high schools	2.3%	62	4.6		4.2	9.1	9.1	0.0	0.0	$17,284	$1,706	$15,578
Corning Independent Study	Public	9-12	250 East Fig Ln.	Corning	96021	Tehama County	Corning Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 824-7400	29	1	20.1	69.0%	8 (27.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (65.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.9%)								(n/a)								$16,394	$1,706	$14,688
Corning Union High	Public	9-12	643 Blackburn Ave.	Corning	96021	Tehama County	Corning Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 824-8000	974	54	17.9	82.4%	234 (24.0%)	8 (0.8%)	669 (68.7%)	21 (2.2%)	6 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	33 (3.4%)	35.5	1370^th of 2162 public high schools	36.6%		38.8	1275^th of 2159 public high schools	40.9%	95	19.2		19.0	41.7	41.7	15.6	15.6	$17,725	$2,349	$15,376

Frequently Asked Questions about Orland High

What schools feed into Orland High?

Orland High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fairview Elementary
Elementary : Mill Street Elementary
Middle : Price Intermediate

What is the racial makeup of Orland High?

Students at Orland High are 63% Hispanic, 33% White, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Orland High in?

Orland Joint Unified

How many students attend Orland High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 725 students attended Orland High.

Is Orland High a good school?

Orland High ranks 1261^st of 2162 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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