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#1036 of 1,793 schools in MA
Oxford High
High School · Oxford · Oxford, MA
A high school in Oxford, MA where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 Carbuncle Drive, Oxford, MA 01540
- Math 20% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Oxford High score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2022, to 26% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 66 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Oxford High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated900/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oxford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,389
Median home value
$346,000
Median rent
$1,135/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01540; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 1,193 | 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
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,964NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oxford High is listed in Oxford; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oxford High
Oxford High is a public high school in Oxford, MA, part of Oxford, serving approximately 463 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,036 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oxford High
What grades does Oxford High serve?
Oxford High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Oxford High?
Oxford High has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford High?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxford High is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oxford High rank in MA?
Oxford High ranks #1,036 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Oxford High's MySchoolScout rating?
Oxford High 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oxford High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oxford High a charter school?
No, Oxford High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oxford High a Title I school?
No, Oxford High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 463
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (508) 987-6081
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 01540)
- 11,521
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 01540; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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