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#577 of 990 schools in CT
Oxford High School
High School · Oxford School District · Oxford, CT
A high school in Oxford, CT where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
61 Quaker Farms Rd., Oxford, CT 06478
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Oxford High School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oxford High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$125,563
Median home value
$454,900
Median rent
$1,411/mo
College educated
45.8%
Homeownership
91.1%
Poverty rate
2.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06478; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 598 | Compare → |
| Masuk High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 1,057 | Compare → |
| Derby High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Woodland Regional High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 590 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Oxford School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,448NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oxford High School is listed in Oxford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oxford High School
Oxford High School is a public high school in Oxford, CT, part of Oxford School District, serving approximately 500 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #577 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oxford High School
What grades does Oxford High School serve?
Oxford High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Oxford High School?
Oxford High School has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxford High School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oxford High School rank in CT?
Oxford High School ranks #577 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Oxford High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oxford High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Oxford High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oxford High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Oxford High School a charter school?
No, Oxford High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oxford High School a Title I school?
No, Oxford High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oxford High School?
15.4% of students at Oxford High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 4
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (203) 888-2468
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 06478)
- 12,870
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06478; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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