Orangewood School

About Orangewood School

Orangewood School is an independent, co-educational day school located in the heart of Orange County, California. Established in 1988, Orangewood offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum for students in grades 6-12. Our small class sizes and individualized approach to learning ensure that each student receives the attention and support they need to reach their academic potential.
At Orangewood, we believe in a holistic approach to education that emphasizes both academic and personal growth. Our curriculum is designed to challenge and engage students, while our extracurricular activities provide an opportunity to explore their interests and discover new passions. We also offer a wide range of support services, including college counseling, internship programs, and mental health resources.
At Orangewood, our faculty and staff are committed to helping each student reach their full potential. We strive to create a supportive, welcoming environment where students can explore their interests, develop their skills, and prepare for college and beyond.

Address:	7337 N 19th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85021
Phone:	(602) 347-2900
Site:	wesdschools.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 8
Enrollment:	901 students

Overview Orangewood School

Orangewood School serves 901 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Orangewood School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Orangewood School

Orangewood School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Orangewood School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.