Enrollment
1,229
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420655000017
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in New Oxford · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Oxford Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Oxford Shs
New Oxford Shs is a large high school in New Oxford, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,229 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,229 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 201 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #86.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Conewago Valley Sd also operates Conewago Valley Intrmd Sch (842 students) and New Oxford Ms (567 students) alongside New Oxford Shs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How New Oxford Shs compares
New Oxford Shs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,674
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Conewago Valley Sd, which includes New Oxford Shs.
$14,674
Per student
-18%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.2%
State 32.5%
Federal 5.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,229 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in New Oxford on the city page.
Is New Oxford Shs a good school?
New Oxford Shs earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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