Enrollment
1,089
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421830001420
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 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 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 56
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oxford Area Hs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oxford Area Hs
Oxford Area Hs is a high-poverty, large high school in Oxford, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,089 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 above the state's typical profile, with 78.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,089 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 44 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Oxford Area Sd also operates Penn's Grove Sch (528 students) and Hopewell El Sch (489 students) alongside Oxford Area Hs.
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 Area Hs compares
Oxford Area Hs 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,815
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oxford Area Sd, which includes Oxford Area Hs.
$15,815
Per student
-12%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.6%
State 34.8%
Federal 9.6%
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 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
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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
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 (~1,089 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 56/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Oxford Area Hs a good school?
Oxford Area Hs earns 56/100 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 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.
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