Oxford High School
8 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Oxford High School
Oxford High School is a highly respected and established educational institution located in Oxford, England. Founded in 1851, it is one of the oldest girls’ schools in the world. The school is renowned for its academic excellence and for providing a supportive and nurturing environment for its students. Oxford High School offers a broad range of subjects, from the traditional core subjects to more modern disciplines such as media studies and computing. The school also encourages students to take part in a variety of extracurricular activities, ranging from sports to music and drama, to help them develop their skills and interests. With its strong commitment to academic excellence and its focus on developing the whole person, Oxford High School is an ideal choice for any student looking for a quality education.
Address:
1 Yellow Jacket Drive
Oxford, AL 36203Phone:
(256) 241-3166
Site:
Grades:
9 – 12
Enrollment:
1,247 students
Overview Oxford High School
Oxford High School serves 1,247 students in grades 9-12.
Oxford High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Verdict on Oxford High School
Oxford High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Oxford High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
