Orestimba High School

About Orestimba High School

Orestimba High School is a public school located in Newman, California. It serves students in grades 9-12 and is part of the Newman-Crows Landing Unified School District. Orestimba High School is known for its rigorous academic curriculum and its diverse student body. The school offers a variety of courses, including advanced placement courses, to challenge students and help them prepare for college. The school also has a strong athletic program, with teams competing in several sports, including football, basketball, volleyball, and track and field. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including student clubs, music and drama programs, and a variety of community service opportunities. Orestimba High School is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for all of its students. The school’s staff is committed to helping students reach their full potential and to providing them with the resources they need to succeed.

Address:	707 Hardin Rd. Newman, CA 95360
Phone:	(209) 862-2916
Site:	orestimba.nclusd.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	965 students

Overview Orestimba High School

Orestimba High School serves 965 students in grades 9-12.
Orestimba High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Orestimba High School

Orestimba High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Orestimba High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.