Located in Midland, TX, Orion High School is a Christian co–ed alternative school serving grades K–12 with an enrollment of 291 students.
Founded in 2007, the school operates in a midsize city community setting.
Orion High School has a student–teacher ratio of 26:1 with 11 total teachers.
The student body is 65.64% students of color, reflecting some diversity in the Midland area.
Among private schools in Texas, Orion High School ranks in the top 20% for largest student body size.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked TX School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Orion High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
291 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
66%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$2,835.00 for 1 Year
School Notes
- School Motto: Empowering Learning. Renewing Hope.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orion High School's ranking?
Orion High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Orion High School?
The application deadline for Orion High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 91s
The nearest high school to Orion High School is Midland Christian School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Midland Montessori School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Crestview Baptist Early Childhood Center (0.9 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Crestview Baptist Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
301 N Loop 250 W
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 681-8222
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 681-8222
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 119 students
Midland Montessori School
Montessori School
1011 Austin St
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 699-1665
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 699-1665
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 148 students
Grace Lutheran Early Childhood Program
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3000 W Golf Course Rd
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 694-3063
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 694-3063
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 112 students
Midland Christian School
(Christian)
2001 Culver Dr
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 694-1661
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 694-1661
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,296 students
Trinity School ![Trinity School Photo]( "Trinity School Photo")
(Episcopal)
3500 W Wadley Ave
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 697-3281
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 697-3281
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 765 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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