- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oxford, AL
Oxford High School
Federal NCES profile for Oxford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010263501075
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oxford High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oxford High School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Oxford, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Oxford High School held near 1,271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 77.0 → 81.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 010263501075 · Oxford, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,242 enr · 16.1:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Oxford Elementary School (837 students)
Oxford High School held near 1,271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 77.0 → 81.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Oxford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Oxford High School
1,242 students
- Oxford Element
Oxford Elementary School
837 students
- Oxford Middle
Oxford Middle School
619 students
- Ce Hanna Schoo
Ce Hanna School
536 students
- De Armanville 478
De Armanville Elementary School
478 students
- Coldwater Elem 391
Coldwater Elementary School
391 students
What this shows Oxford High School reports 1,242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oxford High School compares
Oxford High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▼ 7% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,242 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,242
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 30% in Alabama - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$13,519
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
African American 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Oxford High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for Oxford City reports $13,519 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oxford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oxford Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ce Hanna School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| De Armanville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coldwater Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oxford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oxford High School
How many students attend Oxford High School?
Oxford High School has 1,242 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oxford, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,288 (2022-23) → 1,271 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxford High School is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oxford High School?
54.8% of students at Oxford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oxford High School?
The largest demographic group at Oxford High School is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Oxford, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oxford High School?
Oxford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 High School rank among public schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Oxford, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Oxford City?
Besides Oxford High School, Oxford City also operates Oxford Elementary School (837 students), Oxford Middle School (619 students), and Ce Hanna School (536 students). See the Oxford City district page for the complete list.