Points of Pride
2023-24 Points of Pride
In addition to individual student achievements in academics, arts, activities and athletics, the district is proud to share the following points of pride. Please look for updates in fall of each year.
Proud of Our Students and Staff! Grateful to Our Community.
OHS continues to be top-ranked among traditional high schools in Minnesota. On indicators of college readiness, U.S. News ranks Orono High School #1. The high school has also been named a top STEM high school in previous years.
The Class of 2025 has two National Merit Semifinalists: Jorja Kenworthy and Quinn Martini; and three National Merit Commended Scholars: Thomas Martin, Henry Shafer, and Alisha Shah. You can review National Merit stats in the OHS Profile.
89% of seniors take the ACT (English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science) as one measure of college readiness. For the Class of 2024, the average of the Top 100 scores was 28.7. Learn more ACT stats in the OHS Profile.
Orono High School has earned a place on the Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll at the Platinum (highest) level based on student achievement during the 2023-24 school year. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools that have done outstanding work to welcome more students into AP courses and support them on their path to college success.
In 2023, 421 students took 810 AP exams. 79% of AP exams taken resulted in a score of 3 or higher. 86% of the Class of 2023 completed at least one AP course with 66% taking and passing at least one AP exam.
Learn more about the OHS Advanced Placement program in the OHS Profile or Course Catalog.
The district is committed to weaving the principles of character into the fabric of student life. Visit the Character webpage to learn more.
The Association of School Business Officials International has recognized Orono for Excellence in Financial Reporting for several consecutive years.
Orono Schools has made it a priority to reduce energy use, manage peak demand, save money, and contribute to the nation’s clean energy future. Commitment to renewable, solar energy has been part of Orono Schools' expense-management plan for years.
Our faculty and staff make professional development a priority and model the value of lifelong learning.
According to a fall 2021 community survey of our residents, 96% believe Orono Schools increase property values in the community.
According to a fall 2021 community survey of our residents, 94% rate the quality of Orono Schools as excellent or good.
According to a fall 2021 community survey of our residents, 94% believe they receive a good value for their investment in our schools.