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#1562 of 2,846 schools in PA
New Oxford Shs
High School · Conewago Valley Sd · New Oxford, PA
A Conewago Valley Sd high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
130 Berlin Road, New Oxford, PA 17350
- Math 80% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2021)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New Oxford Shs score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 26 points since 2018, to 45% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* 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 PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where New Oxford Shs 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,976
Median home value
$234,600
Median rent
$1,237/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Hanover Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 4.5 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Delone Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | 9–12 | 5.0 mi | 354 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Conewago Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Oxford Shs is listed in Conewago Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Oxford Shs
New Oxford Shs is a public high school in New Oxford, PA, part of Conewago Valley Sd, serving approximately 1,252 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,562 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Oxford Shs
What grades does New Oxford Shs serve?
New Oxford Shs serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend New Oxford Shs?
New Oxford Shs has an enrollment of approximately 1,252 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Oxford Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at New Oxford Shs is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Oxford Shs rank in PA?
New Oxford Shs ranks #1,562 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is New Oxford Shs's MySchoolScout rating?
New Oxford Shs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 New Oxford Shs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Oxford Shs has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is New Oxford Shs a charter school?
No, New Oxford Shs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Oxford Shs a Title I school?
No, New Oxford Shs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Oxford Shs?
46.0% of students at New Oxford Shs 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
- 1,252
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (717) 624-2157
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 17350)
- 13,219
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 17350; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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