New Oxford High School is a midsized public high school located in the borough of New Oxford, Pennsylvania. The school is the sole high school in the Conewago Valley School District. New Oxford High School serves students from a portion of eastern Adams County.
Serving 1,252 students in grades 9-12, New Oxford Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,252 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Oxford Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
New Oxford Sr. High School's student population of 1,252 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Year Founded
1949
Colors
Sports, Blue, Grey, Red, Maroon
School Rankings
New Oxford Sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Oxford Sr. High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1455 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
19%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
75%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Colonials
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Oxford Sr. High School's ranking?
New Oxford Sr. High School is ranked #1455 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are New Oxford Sr. High School often compared to?
New Oxford Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gettysburg Area High School, South Western Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Oxford Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of New Oxford Sr. High School is 94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend New Oxford Sr. High School?
1,252 students attend New Oxford Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of New Oxford Sr. High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Oxford Sr. High School?
New Oxford Sr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Oxford Sr. High School offer ?
New Oxford Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Oxford Sr. High School part of?
New Oxford Sr. High School is part of Conewago Valley School District.
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