OXFORD AREA HIGH SCHOOL

Oxford Area HS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Oxford Area SD school district, located in Oxford, PA with about 1,314 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 75 teachers, Oxford Area HS has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Oxford Area High School, located at 705 Waterway Rd in Oxford, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Oxford Area School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for success in higher education, the workforce, and civic life. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies and modern resources, the school aims to support the diverse needs and interests of its student body within the Southern Chester County community.

Beyond the standard academic core, Oxford Area High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through an array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and specialized clubs. The school’s administration and faculty focus on cultivating a supportive school culture that encourages critical thinking, innovation, and community responsibility. Prospective families and community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, athletic schedules, and district initiatives by visiting their official website at http://www.oxfordasd.org.

For more information, contact Oxford Area HS at (610) 932-6640 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

705 Waterway Rd
Oxford, PA 19363-1736
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OXFORD AREA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Oxford, PA with about 1,314 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Oxford Area SD
Total Students:
1,314
Teachers:
75.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,314 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending OXFORD AREA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.

White
70.1%
Hispanic/Latino
22.4%
Black or African American
4.3%
Two or more races
1.8%
Asian
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.