Orestimba High

nclusd.k12.ca.us/orestimba/

925 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Orestimba High School, located in Newman, California, serves as a central educational hub within the Newman-Crows Landing Unified School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success by balancing a rigorous academic curriculum with a variety of elective programs. The school fosters a community-oriented environment, emphasizing both intellectual growth and the development of well-rounded citizens through its diverse course offerings and student support services.

Beyond academics, Orestimba High is deeply embedded in the local culture, maintaining a strong sense of school spirit through its athletic programs, student organizations, and extracurricular activities. The school prides itself on its commitment to student achievement and community engagement, striving to provide a safe and inclusive space where students can explore their interests. By leveraging its resources and dedicated faculty, the institution plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Newman community and preparing its graduates for the challenges of the modern workforce and higher education.

925

Total Students

45.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orestimba High
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	748
Black	22
Asian	15
Two or More	20
American Indian	2

Hispanic
748 (80.9%)
White
118 (12.8%)
Black
22 (2.4%)
Two or More
20 (2.2%)
Asian
15 (1.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Newman-Crows Landing Unified
Phone:	(209)862-2916
Website:	http://nclusd.k12.ca.us/orestimba/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	925
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	495
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 237

Grade 10 217

Grade 11 241

Grade 12 230