Very Good
#1072 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 38% in state
Oxford Area High School
High School · Oxford Area Sd · Oxford, PA
An Oxford Area Sd high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
705 Waterway Rd, Oxford, PA 19363
- Math 30% vs PA 42% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs PA 64% (2024)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Oxford Area High School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 51% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Oxford Area 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. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,003/100K
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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
$104,318
Median home value
$341,900
Median rent
$1,217/mo
College educated
32.9%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19363; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Creek SchoolPrivate · tuition | 2.1 | 1–12 | 1.2 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Bethany Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–11 | 2.5 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Chester County Tech College HS - Pennocks CampusEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 4.9 mi | 17 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Oxford Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,517NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oxford Area High School is listed in Oxford Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oxford Area High School
Oxford Area High School is a public high school in Oxford, PA, part of Oxford Area Sd, serving approximately 1,102 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,072 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oxford Area High School
What grades does Oxford Area High School serve?
Oxford Area High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Oxford Area High School?
Oxford Area High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,102 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxford Area High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxford Area High School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oxford Area High School rank in PA?
Oxford Area High School ranks #1,072 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Oxford Area High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oxford Area High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Area High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oxford Area High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Oxford Area High School a charter school?
No, Oxford Area High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oxford Area High School a Title I school?
No, Oxford Area High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oxford Area High School?
100.6% of students at Oxford Area 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
- 1,102
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Chester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (610) 932-6640
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19363)
- 17,929
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 19363; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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