- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Oxford, PA
New Oxford Shs
Federal NCES profile for New Oxford Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420655000017
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Oxford Shs earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in New Oxford · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
New Oxford Shs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Oxford Shs ranks #3 of 4 public schools in New Oxford, PA.
School address
District: Conewago Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420655000017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
New Oxford Shs held near 1,252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 86.2 → 85.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 420655000017 · New Oxford, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,229 enr · 14.3:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Conewago Valley Intrmd Sch (842 students)
New Oxford Shs held near 1,252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 86.2 → 85.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
New Oxford Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
New Oxford Shs
1,229 students
- Conewago Valle
Conewago Valley Intrmd Sch
842 students
- New Oxford Ms
New Oxford Ms
567 students
- New Oxford El
New Oxford El Sch
565 students
- Conewago Twp E 475
Conewago Twp El Sch
475 students
What this shows New Oxford Shs reports 1,229 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Oxford Shs compares
New Oxford Shs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 39% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,229 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,229
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,212
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
119
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, New Oxford Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Conewago Valley Sd reports $16,212 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Oxford Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conewago Valley Intrmd Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Oxford Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Oxford El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conewago Twp El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Oxford Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,229 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Oxford Shs
How many students attend New Oxford Shs?
New Oxford Shs has 1,229 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Oxford, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,249 (2022-23) → 1,252 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Oxford Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at New Oxford Shs is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Oxford Shs?
35.6% of students at New Oxford Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Oxford Shs?
The largest demographic group at New Oxford Shs is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in New Oxford, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Oxford Shs?
New Oxford Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Oxford Shs rank among public schools in New Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, New Oxford Shs ranks #3 of 4 public schools in New Oxford, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Conewago Valley Sd?
Besides New Oxford Shs, Conewago Valley Sd also operates Conewago Valley Intrmd Sch (842 students), New Oxford Ms (567 students), and New Oxford El Sch (565 students). See the Conewago Valley Sd district page for the complete list.