- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oxford, CT
Oxford High School
Federal NCES profile for Oxford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090324001504
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oxford High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 10.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Oxford High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Oxford, CT.
School address
District: Oxford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090324001504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Oxford High School shrank from 527 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 43.8 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 090324001504 · Oxford, CT High · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 11.1:1 · 10.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Quaker Farms School (384 students)
Oxford High School shrank from 527 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 43.8 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Oxford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Oxford High School
476 students
- Quaker Farms S
Quaker Farms School
384 students
- Oxford Middle
Oxford Middle School
371 students
- Great Oak Elem
Great Oak Elementary School
369 students
What this shows Oxford High School reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oxford High School compares
Oxford High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.2% | ▼ 72% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$22,160
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
African American 3.4%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.5, Oxford High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Oxford School District reports $22,160 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quaker Farms School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oxford Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Great Oak Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- 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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oxford High School
How many students attend Oxford High School?
Oxford High School has 476 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oxford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxford High School is 11.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 29% lower 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?
10.2% of students at Oxford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oxford High School?
The largest demographic group at Oxford High School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Oxford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oxford High School?
Oxford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 #2 of 4 public schools in Oxford, CT. 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 School District?
Besides Oxford High School, Oxford School District also operates Quaker Farms School (384 students), Oxford Middle School (371 students), and Great Oak Elementary School (369 students). See the Oxford School District district page for the complete list.