Oxford High School is a public high school in Oxford, Massachusetts. The school is operated by the Oxford Public Schools district. Before the new building on Carbuncle Drive, the original Oxford High on Main Street was designed in 1906 by the architecture firm Cutting, Carleton & Cutting.
Serving 453 students in grades 9-12, Oxford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oxford High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Oxford, MA, covering approximately 27.4 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oxford High School's student population of 453 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
453 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oxford High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oxford High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#959 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oxford High School's ranking?
Oxford High School is ranked #959 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Oxford High School often compared to?
Oxford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charlton Middle School, Douglas High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oxford High School?
The graduation rate of Oxford High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Oxford High School?
453 students attend Oxford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Oxford High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oxford High School?
Oxford High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Oxford High School offer ?
Oxford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oxford High School part of?
Oxford High School is part of Oxford School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Many teachers in this school are very good and care a lot about the students. Others are absolutely terrible and don't teach. Extra-curriculum like student council, theater, and chorus are amazing. However, the school is always dirty, infested with ants or roaches, and there are fights every other day. The guidance department is never there for students who may need emotional help, which is many due the frequent gun violence threats or scares. Overall, you can find a much better school than Oxford. I love the people here, but honestly, my education would be much better if I went somewhere else.
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