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Oxford Area High School

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Oxford Area High School ranks 318 th of 681 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

318^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 681 Pennsylvania High Schools

Better than 53% of Pennsylvania high schools

Summary

Oxford Area High School is a public high school serving 1,102 students in grades 9-12 in Oxford, Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Oxford Area School District, which is ranked 293 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oxford Area High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 318 out of 681 high schools in 2024-2025 to 432 out of 537 in 2020-2021. The school's performance on Keystone Exams is mixed, with proficiency rates ranging from 23.8% in Algebra I to 71.3% in Literature, generally lower than state averages. However, the school's Literature Keystone Exam proficiency rates are consistently higher than the state average. The school ranks highly for Multi-racial and Disabled students, but lower for English Language Learners and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

Compared to nearby schools, Unionville High School consistently outperforms Oxford Area High School, ranking among the top 20 high schools in Pennsylvania. In contrast, Coatesville Area Senior High School struggles with lower academic performance. Despite its mixed academic results, Oxford Area High School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate and low dropout rate, which may be attributed to its increased per-student spending and relatively low student-teacher ratio.

1,089

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$29,688

Per pupil spending ?

101.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

705 Waterway Rd
Oxford, PA 19363-1736

(610) 932-6640

District: Oxford Area School District

Feeder schools for Oxford Area High School:

Elementary:	Elk Ridge School
	Jordan Bank School
	Nottingham School
Middle:	Hopewell Elementary School
	Penn's Grove School

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.6%

Hispanic:

35.4%

Two or more races:

4.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 36th percentile in 2015 → 53rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 17 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Pennsylvania median (53rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school53%

District avg53%

Pennsylvania avg52%

318^th of 681

Pennsylvania public high schools ?

Top 47%▲ up 17 pts since 2015

From bottom 36% (2015) to top 47% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

293^rd of 606Oxford Area School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	57.4	318 of 681	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.3	323 of 686	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.0	448 of 674	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.7	443 of 634	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.1	432 of 537	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	52.6	412 of 693	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.1	444 of 673	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	40.3	474 of 663	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	67.4	268 of 677	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	48.7	436 of 680	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	42.3	400 of 580	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	47.5	379 of 591	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	75.3	136 of 664	79.5%	★★★★☆
2011	70.1	208 of 660	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	63.3	267 of 649	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	63.2	242 of 632	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	58.5	305 of 621	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	59.9	293 of 615	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	52.6	348 of 604	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2005	38.8	441 of 593	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	32.6	461 of 590	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2003	45.3	386 of 583	33.8%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	49.6	223 of 524	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.9	104 of 513	79.7%	★★★★☆
2023	32.0	323 of 502	35.7%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	25.1	91 of 109	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	23.5	75 of 84	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	30.9	63 of 85	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	68.7	219 of 657	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.0	385 of 665	42.1%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	40.1	172 of 287	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.5	118 of 274	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	30.9	173 of 252	31.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	38.9	417 of 651	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.8	319 of 664	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	32.1	469 of 652	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	46.7	380 of 660	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	62.9	252 of 662	61.9%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	71.4	45 of 165	72.7%	★★★★☆
2024	43.8	81 of 150	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.0	69 of 129	46.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	67.8	183 of 583	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.8	255 of 595	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.0	323 of 577	44.0%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Multi-racial (2025)73rd percentile+19 vs school

White (2025)69th percentile+15 vs school

Female (2025)67th percentile+13 vs school

Disabled (2025)57th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2025)42nd percentile-11 vs school

Hispanic (2025)40th percentile-13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)36th percentile-17 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)17th percentile-37 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

Literature67%+5 vs state

Biology49%~ state avg

Algebra I43%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, November 8, 2010

Great school,state of the art facility, caring teachers, caring and professional administrators and incredible opportunities for students if they choose to take advantage of them. They participate in an excellent athletic league and have over 35 after school clubs. OAHS has increased graduation rates, increased college acceptance rates, increased AP courses and decreased disciplinary concerns. The students and staff are really exceptional. This school has really changed for the better over the last 7 years. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, February 7, 2010

Has gotten a bad rap from old but still outstanding posts.
Great new buildings and facilities. Great faculty - many with highest education degrees. Has great special education and special interest programs.
It is going through a renaissance now that more upscale homes are being sold in the area. Lots of money invested into improving rating. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2025)	Keystone Exams Biology (2025)	Keystone Exams Literature (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Oxford Area High School	Public	9-12	705 Waterway Rd	Oxford	19363	Chester County	Oxford Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 932-6640	1,089	78	14.0	101.8%	616 (56.6%)	37 (3.4%)	386 (35.4%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (4.0%)	57.4	318^th of 681 public high schools	53.3%		57.3	323^rd of 686 public high schools	52.9%	5	43.0	48.8	66.8	$29,688	$1,355	$28,332
Chester County Technical College High School - Pennocks	Public	9-12	280 Pennocks Bridge Road	West Grove	19390	Chester County	Chester County Technical College High School	No	No	No	No	(610) 345-1800	18	23	.7	83.3%	14 (77.8%)	1 (5.6%)	1 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.1%)								(n/a)
Avon Grove High School	Public	9-12	10 Waltman Way	West Grove	19390	Chester County	Avon Grove School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 869-2446	1,744	102	17.0	33.9%	1,152 (66.1%)	37 (2.1%)	478 (27.4%)	41 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (2.0%)	86.5	67^th of 681 public high schools	90.2%		82.4	97^th of 686 public high schools	85.9%	30	64.9	67.7	81.6	$16,922	$133	$16,790
Octorara Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	9-12	226 Highland Rd	Atglen	19310	Chester County	Octorara Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 593-8223	703	49	14.4	99.6%	494 (70.3%)	41 (5.8%)	129 (18.3%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.0%)	40.5	454^th of 681 public high schools	33.3%		38.1	473^rd of 686 public high schools	31.0%	19	41.5	39.8	51.7	$29,250	$616	$28,634
Solanco High School	Public	9-12	585 Solanco Rd	Quarryville	17566	Lancaster County	Solanco School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 786-2151	980	62	15.8	43.7%	815 (83.2%)	14 (1.4%)	109 (11.1%)	7 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	33 (3.4%)	41.9	446^th of 681 public high schools	34.5%		46.3	419^th of 686 public high schools	38.9%	27	39.8	44.1	51.2	$19,560	$1,388	$18,172
Kennett High School	Public	9-12	100 East South Street	Kennett Square	19348	Chester County	Kennett Consolidated School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 444-6620	1,184	81	14.6	51.2%	549 (46.4%)	26 (2.2%)	546 (46.1%)	21 (1.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (3.4%)	47.6	399^th of 681 public high schools	41.4%		42.9	448^th of 686 public high schools	34.7%	49	37.0	45.4	61.1	$23,390	$1,165	$22,225
Unionville High School	Public	9-12	750 Unionville Road	Kennett Square	19348	Chester County	Unionville-Chadds Ford School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 347-1600	1,263	100	12.6	8.2%	907 (71.8%)	13 (1.0%)	62 (4.9%)	242 (19.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	36 (2.9%)	94.4	20^th of 681 public high schools	97.1%		94.4	21^st of 686 public high schools	96.9%	1	74.8	81.3	88.0	$16,467	$528	$15,939
Coatesville Area Senior High School	Public	10-12	1445 East Lincoln Highway	Coatesville	19320	Chester County	Coatesville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 383-3730	1,366	90	15.2	103.4%	540 (39.5%)	367 (26.9%)	353 (25.8%)	17 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (6.5%)	18.1	560^th of 681 public high schools	17.8%		16.5	574^th of 686 public high schools	16.3%	14	17.2	21.2	50.3	$20,812	$733	$20,079
Pequea Valley High School	Public	9-12	4033 E Newport Rd	Kinzers	17535	Lancaster County	Pequea Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 768-5500	451	34	13.2	55.0%	358 (79.4%)	9 (2.0%)	61 (13.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.4%)	48.1	392^nd of 681 public high schools	42.4%		65	247^th of 686 public high schools	64.0%	145	41.2	49.6	54.1	$34,276	$2,767	$31,509

Frequently Asked Questions about Oxford Area High School

What district is Oxford Area High School in?

Oxford Area School District

How many students attend Oxford Area High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,089 students attended Oxford Area High School.

Is Oxford Area High School a good school?

Oxford Area High School ranks 318^th of 681 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Oxford Area High School?

Oxford Area High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Elk Ridge School
Elementary : Jordan Bank School
Elementary : Nottingham School
Middle : Hopewell Elementary School
Middle : Penn's Grove School

What is the racial makeup of Oxford Area High School?

Students at Oxford Area High School are 57% White, 35% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

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