Serving 1,077 students in grades 9-12, Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,077 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School's student population of 1,077 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,077 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#416 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
95%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School's ranking?
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School is ranked #416 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School often compared to?
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Telstar High School, Buckfield Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School?
The graduation rate of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School is 81%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School?
1,077 students attend Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School?
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School offer ?
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School part of?
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School is part of RSU 17/MSAD 17 School District.
In what neighborhood is Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School located?
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School is located in the South Paris neighborhood of Paris, ME. There are 2 other public schools located in South Paris.
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