The Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School is a public high school in South Paris, Maine, a census-designated place located within the town of Paris in Oxford County, Maine, United States.
Serving 1,010 students in grades 9-12, Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,010 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 311.1 square miles in Paris, ME, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 11.5 miles to the zone's edge, which extends up to 15.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School's student population of 1,010 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,010 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Rankings
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#451 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.6%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Viking
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School's ranking?
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School is ranked #451 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School often compared to?
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Telstar High School, Buckfield Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School?
The graduation rate of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School is 86%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School?
1,010 students attend Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School?
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School offer ?
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School part of?
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School is part of RSU 17/MSAD 17 School District.
In what neighborhood is Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School located?
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School is located in the South Paris neighborhood of Paris, ME. There are 2 other public schools located in South Paris.
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