Serving 638 students in grades 9-12, Orange Cove High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orange Cove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Orange Cove High School's student population of 638 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
638 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orange Cove High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orange Cove High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2348 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
97%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange Cove High School's ranking?
Orange Cove High School is ranked #2348 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Orange Cove High School often compared to?
Orange Cove High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mendota High School, Reedley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orange Cove High School?
The graduation rate of Orange Cove High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Orange Cove High School?
638 students attend Orange Cove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Orange Cove High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orange Cove High School?
Orange Cove High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Orange Cove High School offer ?
Orange Cove High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Orange Cove High School part of?
Orange Cove High School is part of Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District.
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