Oxford High School

100 Carbuncle Drive
Oxford, MA 01540
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 384 students in grades 9-12, Oxford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oxford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Oxford High School's student population of 384 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
384 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Oxford High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oxford High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1081 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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23%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oxford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oxford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Oxford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
15%
24%
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Black
3%
10%
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White
74%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Oxford High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of Oxford High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Oxford High School and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oxford High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oxford High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oxford High School's ranking?
Oxford High School is ranked #1081 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oxford High School?
The graduation rate of Oxford High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Oxford High School?
384 students attend Oxford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Oxford High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oxford High School?
Oxford High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Oxford High School offer ?
Oxford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oxford High School part of?
Oxford High School is part of Oxford School District.

School Reviews

2   3/27/2020
Many teachers in this school are very good and care a lot about the students. Others are absolutely terrible and don't teach. Extra-curriculum like student council, theater, and chorus are amazing. However, the school is always dirty, infested with ants or roaches, and there are fights every other day. The guidance department is never there for students who may need emotional help, which is many due the frequent gun violence threats or scares. Overall, you can find a much better school than Oxford. I love the people here, but honestly, my education would be much better if I went somewhere else.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Worm

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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