Enrollment
1,315
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cypress, CA
Oxford Academy
Federal NCES profile for Oxford Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060263007580
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oxford Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Cypress · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.8:1
- large classes for California
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Oxford Academy has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Academy ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Cypress, CA.
School address
District: Anaheim Union High · California
NCES ID 060263007580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oxford Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oxford Academy
Oxford Academy is a large combined-grade school in Cypress, California, enrolling 1,315 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,315 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 501 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #51, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 438 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Anaheim Union High also operates Cypress High (2,685 students) and Anaheim High (2,667 students) alongside Oxford Academy.
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 Oxford Academy compares
Oxford Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,315 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,315
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,725
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 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
Asian 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
White 4.9%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Oxford Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anaheim Union High, which includes Oxford Academy.
$16,725
Per student
+1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 57.5%
Federal 12.8%
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 Oxford Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anaheim High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Katella High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Magnolia High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oxford Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,667
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,326
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,315 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oxford Academy
How many students attend Oxford Academy?
Oxford Academy has 1,315 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cypress, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxford Academy is 25.8:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oxford Academy?
27.5% of students at Oxford Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oxford Academy?
The largest demographic group at Oxford Academy is Asian at 73.0% of enrollment, in Cypress, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oxford Academy?
Oxford Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Oxford Academy rank among public schools in Cypress?
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Academy ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Cypress, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cypress on the city page.
Is Oxford Academy a good school?
Oxford Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. 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 Anaheim Union High?
Besides Oxford Academy, Anaheim Union High also operates Cypress High (2,685 students), Anaheim High (2,667 students), and Katella High (2,326 students). See the Anaheim Union High district page for the complete list.
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