Enrollment
1,010
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Paris, ME
Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S
Federal NCES profile for Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231077000361
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Maine schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maine.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for Maine
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S has class sizes larger than 89% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Paris, ME.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.2%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S
Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S is a large high school in Paris, Maine, enrolling 1,010 students.
Class loads run heavy: 13.6:1 is larger than about 89% of Maine schools and 23% above the 11.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.2% lands close to the Maine typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maine, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,010 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 25 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #16.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 253 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rsu 17/Msad 17 spends $15,117 per pupil, 25% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rsu 17/Msad 17 also operates Oxford Hills Middle School (479 students) and Guy E Rowe School (428 students) alongside Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S.
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 Hills Comprehensive H S compares
Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▲ 4% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,010 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,010
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Maine - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.7%
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
$15,117
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 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
White 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 17/Msad 17, which includes Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S.
$15,117
Per student
-25%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.4%
State 47.9%
Federal 6.7%
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 Hills Comprehensive H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Hills Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Guy E Rowe School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paris Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oxford Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Agnes Gray School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,010 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S
How many students attend Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S?
Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S has 1,010 students enrolled. It is a high school in Paris, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S is 13.6:1, which is 23% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S?
35.2% of students at Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S?
The largest demographic group at Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Paris, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S?
Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Hills Comprehensive H S rank among public schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Paris, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Paris on the city page.
Is Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S a good school?
Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Maine schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maine. 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 Rsu 17/Msad 17?
Besides Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S, Rsu 17/Msad 17 also operates Oxford Hills Middle School (479 students), Guy E Rowe School (428 students), and Paris Elementary School (424 students). See the Rsu 17/Msad 17 district page for the complete list.
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