Serving 1,165 students in grades 9-12, Oxford Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Oxford Area High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oxford Area High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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 97%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Oxford Area High School?
1,165 students attend Oxford Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Oxford Area High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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