Oxford High School

1,288 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Oxford High School, located at 1 Yellow Jacket Drive in Oxford, Alabama, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Oxford City School District. Known for its strong focus on academic achievement and extracurricular engagement, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for success in both higher education and the workforce. The school’s mascot, the "Yellow Jacket," is a central part of its identity, representing a long-standing tradition of competitive spirit in athletics and various student organizations.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Oxford High School is highly regarded for its commitment to community involvement and school pride. The school utilizes a robust digital presence through the Oxford City Schools website to keep students, parents, and community members informed about events, academic policies, and district news. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with a wide range of athletic programs, arts, and clubs, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are ready to contribute positively to the broader Oxford community.

1,288

Total Students

77.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oxford High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	668
Hispanic	207
Black	364
Asian	29
Two or More	17
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
668 (51.9 %)
Black
364 (28.3 %)
Hispanic
207 (16.1 %)
Asian
29 (2.3 %)
Two or More
17 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Oxford City
Phone:	(256)241-3166
Website:	http://oxfordcityschools.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	654
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 3

Grade 9 314

Grade 10 347

Grade 11 315

Grade 12 309