Serving 1,237 students in grades 9-12, Oxford Area High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,237 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oxford Area High School's student population of 1,237 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,237 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oxford Area High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oxford Area High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1355 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
28%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
66%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oxford Area High School's ranking?
Oxford Area High School is ranked #1355 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Oxford Area High School often compared to?
Oxford Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avon Grove High School, Kennett High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oxford Area High School?
The graduation rate of Oxford Area High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Oxford Area High School?
1,237 students attend Oxford Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Oxford Area High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oxford Area High School?
Oxford Area High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oxford Area High School offer ?
Oxford Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oxford Area High School part of?
Oxford Area High School is part of Oxford Area SD School District.
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