Oxford High School is a coed public secondary institution located in Oxford Township, Michigan, United States, with an Oxford postal address. Part of the Oxford Community Schools district, it is within one of the largest school districts, geographically, in southeastern lower Michigan.
Serving 1,568 students in grades 9-12, Oxford High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,568 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Oxford High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Oxford, MI, encompassing approximately 77.4 square miles. This area typically allows for a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.3 miles to the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oxford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Oxford High School's student population of 1,568 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,568 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oxford High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oxford High School is 0.34, 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
#1021 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
96%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oxford High School's ranking?
Oxford High School is ranked #1021 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Oxford High School often compared to?
Oxford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Orion Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oxford High School?
The graduation rate of Oxford High School is 96%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Oxford High School?
1,568 students attend Oxford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Oxford High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oxford High School?
Oxford High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
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 Community Schools.
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