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 1,639 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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,639 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- 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%)
- 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 1,639 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,639 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Colors
Blue, Gold
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 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1021 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
81%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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%.
How many students attend Oxford High School?
1,639 students attend Oxford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Oxford High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 17:1.
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 School District.
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