At a glance
Reported students
1,242
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
81
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama high enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 314 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
577.5
Oxford High School: 1,242 reported students.
State peer staffing position
20th percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 17.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,251
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Oxford High School
Oxford High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Oxford. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Oxford City. NCES reports 1,242 students for 2024–25.
Among 314 high schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 525.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, below the Alabama median of 17.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (45.7%) and Black (29.1%). English learners represent 3.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Oxford High School
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 81 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.7%
- Hispanic20%
- Black29.1%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
16 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Oxford City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Oxford Area Vocational School
High · Grades 09–12
Enrollment not reported
Oxford Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
837 reported students
Oxford Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
619 reported students
CE Hanna School
Middle · Grades 05–06
536 reported students
De Armanville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
478 reported students
Coldwater Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
391 reported students
Public schools near Oxford High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Area Vocational School High · Oxford City | 09–12 | — | under 0.1 mi |
| Anniston High School High · Anniston City | 09–12 | 498 | 3.5 mi |
| Wellborn High School High · Calhoun County | 07–12 | 425 | 4 mi |
| EXCEL Academy High · Calhoun County | 06–12 | 196 | 6.2 mi |
| Saks High School High · Calhoun County | 07–12 | 419 | 6.3 mi |
| Anniston City Boot Camp School High · Anniston City | 07–12 | — | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Oxford High School
What grades does Oxford High School serve?
Oxford High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Oxford City.
How many students attend Oxford High School?
Oxford High School reported 1,242 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 314 Alabama high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,251 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Oxford High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 1,242 students and 81 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 17.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Oxford High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Oxford High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Oxford City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Oxford High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Oxford High School in?
Oxford High School is part of Oxford City, based in Oxford, AL, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Oxford High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Oxford Area Vocational School (under 0.1 mi), Anniston High School (3.5 mi), Wellborn High School (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.