- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oxford, PA
Oxford Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Oxford Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421830001420
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oxford Area Hs earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Oxford Area Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Area Hs ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Oxford, PA.
School address
District: Oxford Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421830001420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Oxford Area Hs shrank from 1,165 students in 2022-23 to 1,102 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 76.3 → 79.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 421830001420 · Oxford, PA High · MID · TRAD
1,089 enr · 14.3:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Penn's Grove Sch (528 students)
Oxford Area Hs shrank from 1,165 students in 2022-23 to 1,102 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 76.3 → 79.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Oxford Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Oxford Area Hs
1,089 students
- Penn's Grove S
Penn's Grove Sch
528 students
- Hopewell El Sc
Hopewell El Sch
489 students
- Nottingham Sch 429
Nottingham Sch
429 students
- Elk Ridge Scho 413
Elk Ridge School
413 students
- Jordan Bank Sc 181
Jordan Bank Sch
181 students
What this shows Oxford Area Hs reports 1,089 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oxford Area Hs compares
Oxford Area Hs is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 78.3% | ▲ 35% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,089 | top 8% | - | - |
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.
1,089
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
29.5%
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
$17,517
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 159 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 56.6%
Hispanic or Latino 35.4%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Oxford Area Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oxford Area Sd reports $17,517 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oxford Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn's Grove Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hopewell El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nottingham Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elk Ridge School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordan Bank Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oxford Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~1,089 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oxford Area Hs
How many students attend Oxford Area Hs?
Oxford Area Hs has 1,089 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oxford, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,165 (2022-23) → 1,102 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxford Area Hs 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 Oxford Area Hs?
78.3% of students at Oxford Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oxford Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Oxford Area Hs is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Oxford, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oxford Area Hs?
Oxford Area Hs 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 Oxford Area Hs rank among public schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Area Hs ranks #5 of 6 public schools in 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 Oxford on the city page.
What other schools are in Oxford Area Sd?
Besides Oxford Area Hs, Oxford Area Sd also operates Penn's Grove Sch (528 students), Hopewell El Sch (489 students), and Nottingham Sch (429 students). See the Oxford Area Sd district page for the complete list.