For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,370 students in Orange, NJ.
The top ranked public high school in Orange, NJ is Orange High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Orange have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Orange, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Orange High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Orange, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orange High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Lincoln Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4050
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,370 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Orange, New Jersey 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Career And Innovation Academy Of Orange (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
123 Cleveland Street
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 673-0746
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 673-0746
Gr: 9-12
Valley School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
650 Nassau Street
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 395-1010
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 395-1010
Gr: Inquire with school | 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Orange, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Orange, NJ include Orange High School.
How many public high schools are located in Orange?
1 public high schools are located in Orange.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange?
Orange public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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