Orange High School

Id like to say any females that went to Orange High in the mid 80's or 90's should know the former teacher Ed Howard is now a principal at Villa Park. If any of you had some experiences with him before you were 18 I please ask you to call the Orange police and OUSD. This is one of the biggest secrets at Orange when he coached there that everyone knew about. But, lately runnig into two of his former students they did not know and was shocked he is now a principal.

This is by far the greatest school I recommend that you send your kids here Im a loving parent of two beautiful daughters they went to Mission Viejo for one semester and were miserable the atompsher is horrible and one of my daugther was assualted at school I sent them to orange highschool the following semester they blommosed academcialy and socially two thumbs up
--Submitted by a parent

Orange High School is a school that is filled with different types of cultures. You wouldn't find one raise over populating the other. The students are all treated equally and everything is chill. The principal is an awesome guy that truly cares about everyone, and for the achievements. The here in OHS is awesome and everyone is involved. Now the PTSA is getting more involved and everyone likes this campus. It may not be the best looking school but the pride of a panther one has gives you a safe and a feeling as a second home.
--Submitted by a parent

My son has been a Freshman at Orange High school for two months now and so far he is doing very well. Communication from faculty and administration has been very good, the staff is helpful, the caliber of assignments in the honors classes is high, and my son is encouraged to work hard academically. All in all, it's about as a good a start of a Freshman year as we could ask for.
--Submitted by a parent

The principal is completely checked out. Also the counseling was ridiculous. If you are going to send a child to Orange High you better be prepared to fight for your child's educational rights or they could fall through the grand canyon size gaps!!
--Submitted by a parent

My only complaint is that I didn't send my daughter to OHS all 4 years. She attended another HS in Orange Unified for 2 years and went from a happy, healthy child to an introvert. She was miserable at the former school and her academics proved it. We very reluctantly sent her to OHS... The child we raised came back. She blossomed. She is currently attending a 4-year university with plans to be an MD. Way to go OHS. The school pride and the community involvement is spectacular. The AVID program is superb. It's a shame the school has such a bad rap, it is truly a great atmosphere for the 'real world' and teaches all students respect for each other. It was amazing to me to see such diversity in the student body and yet there is so much strength and unity among the students. What a lead to follow.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter has just finished her 2nd year at OHS. She attended a private school for 3 years prior to that and of course we were a little wary, we had heard a lot of negative things. I'm pleased to tell you that we have a great couple of years. My daughter has done well and has made numerous friends. Some courses were difficult for her, but there are numerous opportunites for tutoring which has helped tremendously. I have contacted the principal a few time via email and he quickly answers by email or phone. I appreciated his personal touches.
--Submitted by a parent

Very diverse community good school.
--Submitted by a former student

The environment of the school indeed is very lively as the students themselves prove school spirit as a huge thing. As a student, I have the perspective of student life from a first degree perspective and aside from the inevitable troubles and etc from few students, overall im proud of being an Orange High Student.
--Submitted by a student

As a teacher on OHS's campus, I find that this is a great place to send your students. While the staff and school continue to deal with changes to the schedule and changes to staff, there is a definate sense of commimuity that one doesn't find at other schools. There is a passion among the staff and student body, and all groups work together to benefit the school.
--Submitted by a teacher