Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School

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Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School ranks 92 nd of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School is a public high school located in Norway, Maine, serving 1,077 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17, which is ranked 154 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.8%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Lewiston High School, which has a more diverse student population. The school's academic performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, has been inconsistent, dropping from a 3-star rating in 2020-2021 to a 1-star rating in 2022-2023. Its four-year graduation rates, ranging from 79.7% to 85.5%, are generally lower than nearby schools like Edward Little High School (92.0%) and Leavitt Area High School (86.5%).

A significant concern for Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School is its high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 40.1% to 53.0% over the past three school years, which are significantly higher than the state average and most nearby schools. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.53% to 51.15%, suggesting a diverse socioeconomic population. Addressing the chronic absenteeism issue, improving academic performance, and learning from the successes of higher-performing nearby schools could be important steps in helping Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School better serve its students and community.

Detail:

Public 9-12

256 Main Street
Norway, ME 04271

(207) 743-8914

District: Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17

SchoolDigger Rank:
92^nd of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,325

Feeder schools for Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School:

Elementary:	Agnes Gray School
	Guy E Rowe School
	Harrison Elementary
	Hebron Station School
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	Otisfield Community School
	Oxford Elementary School
	Paris Elementary School
	Waterford Memorial School
Middle:	Oxford Hills Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 1,077

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.8%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Hispanic:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School ranks worse than 74.8% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.23. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.8%), two or more races (2.1%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School employs 74.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School is $14,325.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School 92^nd of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17 154^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School

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Rank History for all students at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2010	35.93	71^st	103	31.1%
2011	39.03	64^th	105	39.0%
2012	25.07	86^th	107	19.6%
2013	42.71	56^th	106	47.2%
2015	13.06	70^th	98	28.6%
2016	38.23	64^th	111	42.3%
2017	22.31	95^th	111	14.4%
2018	31.22	81^st	114	28.9%
2019	29.62	82^nd	114	28.1%
2021	77.78	28^th	82	65.9%
2022	20.16	90^th	98	8.2%
2023	26.23	92^nd	123	25.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	15.38	18^th	20	10.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	25.72	57^th	76	25.0%
2021	75.97	6^th	13	53.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	23.70	71^st	92	22.8%
2021	78.00	8^th	22	63.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	26.09	67^th	92	27.2%
2021	79.34	6^th	22	72.7%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a student
Monday, April 8, 2019

Trash school, Don't care about the students, harassment from teachers, teachers dont grade the work. Left the school. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, March 8, 2018

My daughter was failing accidemicly and her mental health suffered greatly in her old district. As soon as she came to Oxford hills in just a Matter of months her life changed. Thank you To the teachers who do more then just their job. Be proud Close Quote

by a student
Monday, February 1, 2010

Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School was and is and incredible school. I attended it for my sophomore year when I was younger and some of the teachers that I had made a lasting impression on my life. They work hard to make sure that their students have the best opportunities for success. I will never forget them. I am twenty five now and attending college; I may not have come this far without the understanding and devoted teachers of this school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1087	1087
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1095	1095
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1060	1060
1994	1061	5	3	6	5	n/a	n/a	0	1080
1995	1105	4	0	3	6	n/a	n/a	0	1118
1996	1105	4	0	3	6	n/a	n/a	0	1118
1997	1109	2	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	1118
1998	1137	8	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	1151
1999	1165	8	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	1178
2000	1173	2	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1186
2001	1192	7	11	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1214
2002	1147	6	16	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	1177
2003	1147	6	16	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	1177
2004	1251	10	13	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	1285
2005	1210	14	13	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	1243
2006	1223	15	9	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	1256
2007	1233	14	11	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	1270
2008	1124	17	10	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	1166
2009	1037	17	12	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	1080
2010	949	12	10	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	984
2011	1031	18	12	13	2	0	1	0	1077
2012	1013	14	13	10	3	1	5	0	1059
2013	1008	10	17	18	3	1	9	0	1066
2014	1014	12	16	16	6	1	22	0	1087
2015	1008	11	9	18	7	1	34	0	1088
2016	989	10	9	19	8	0	33	0	1068
2017	961	10	7	17	8	0	36	0	1039
2018	948	7	6	28	8	0	36	0	1033
2019	944	6	9	33	9	0	27	0	1028
2020	988	5	4	29	8	0	26	0	1060
2021	1017	6	6	28	6	0	28	0	1091
2022	1031	5	8	16	5	0	26	0	1091
2023	1021	7	6	15	5	0	23	0	1077

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1087	69.2	15.7	n/a
1992	1095	64.8	16.8	n/a
1993	1060	64.5	16.4	14.8
1994	1080	62.7	17.2	14.5
1995	1118	65.2	17.1	15.6
1996	1118	65.2	17.1	15.6
1997	1118	67.0	16.7	16.7
1998	1151	66.9	17.2	17.5
1999	1178	70.1	16.8	29.9
2000	1186	74.7	15.9	24.8
2001	1214	76.9	15.8	26.1
2002	1177	77.4	15.2	24
2003	1177	77.4	15.2	24
2004	1285	77.7	16.5	22
2005	1243	78.8	15.8	38.2
2006	1256	79.3	15.8	35.1
2007	1270	82.5	15.4	40.7
2008	1166	109.5	10.6	47.6
2009	1080	79.2	13.6	48.7
2010	984	55.9	17.6	50.6
2011	1077	76.3	14.1	52.4
2012	1059	75.4	14.0	n/a
2013	1066	74.1	14.3	59
2014	1087	72.2	15.0	59.8
2015	1088	73.0	14.9	58.5
2016	1068	80.0	13.3	59.9
2017	1039	76.1	13.6	59.6
2018	1033	78.3	13.1	55.1
2019	1028	75.4	13.6	54
2020	1060	77.1	13.7	39.2
2021	1091	77.1	14.1	51.1
2022	1091	78.8	13.8	48.9
2023	1077	74.8	14.3	42.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1087	69.2	15.7	n/a
1992	1095	64.8	16.8	n/a
1993	1060	64.5	16.4	14.8
1994	1080	62.7	17.2	14.5
1995	1118	65.2	17.1	15.6
1996	1118	65.2	17.1	15.6
1997	1118	67.0	16.7	16.7
1998	1151	66.9	17.2	17.5
1999	1178	70.1	16.8	29.9
2000	1186	74.7	15.9	24.8
2001	1214	76.9	15.8	26.1
2002	1177	77.4	15.2	24
2003	1177	77.4	15.2	24
2004	1285	77.7	16.5	22
2005	1243	78.8	15.8	38.2
2006	1256	79.3	15.8	35.1
2007	1270	82.5	15.4	40.7
2008	1166	109.5	10.6	47.6
2009	1080	79.2	13.6	48.7
2010	984	55.9	17.6	50.6
2011	1077	76.3	14.1	52.4
2012	1059	75.4	14.0	n/a
2013	1066	74.1	14.3	59
2014	1087	72.2	15.0	59.8
2015	1088	73.0	14.9	58.5
2016	1068	80.0	13.3	59.9
2017	1039	76.1	13.6	59.6
2018	1033	78.3	13.1	55.1
2019	1028	75.4	13.6	54
2020	1060	77.1	13.7	39.2
2021	1091	77.1	14.1	51.1
2022	1091	78.8	13.8	48.9
2023	1077	74.8	14.3	42.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$11,572
2019	$12,057
2020	$12,347
2021	$14,060
2022	$13,981
2023	$14,325

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 82^nd of 114 High schools	Ranks 92^nd of 123 High schools	2.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1028	1077	4.8%
African American	6	7	16.7%
American Indian	9	5	44.4%
Asian	9	6	33.3%
Hispanic	33	15	54.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	944	1021	8.2%
Two or More Races	27	23	14.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54%	42.5%	11.5%

Schools Near Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School	Public	9-12	256 Main Street	Norway	04271	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17	No	No	No	No	(207) 743-8914	1,077	75	14.3	42.5%	1,021 (94.8%)	7 (0.6%)	15 (1.4%)	6 (0.6%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.1%)	26.2	92^nd of 123 public high schools	25.2%		20.2	90^th of 98 public high schools	8.2%	2	56.7	37.8	29.6	$14,325
Buckfield Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	160 Morrill Street	Buckfield	04220	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 10	No	No	No	No	(207) 336-2151	222	22	10.0	40.5%	217 (97.7%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	18.1	112^th of 123 public high schools	8.9%		27.7	83^rd of 98 public high schools	15.3%	29	49.5	34.6	31.7	$10,892
Poland Regional High School	Public	9-12	1457 Maine Street	Poland	04274	Androscoggin County	Regional School Unit 16	No	No	No	No	(207) 998-5400	535	47	11.3	29.9%	493 (92.1%)	4 (0.7%)	11 (2.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.5%)	44.1	52^nd of 123 public high schools	57.7%		46.6	62^nd of 98 public high schools	36.7%	10	62.1	39.1	41.9	$16,088
Leavitt Area High School	Public	9-12	21 Matthews Way	Turner	04282	Androscoggin County	Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Admin District 52	No	No	No	No	(207) 225-1100	561	50	11.2	23.4%	528 (94.1%)	6 (1.1%)	21 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	60.3	27^th of 123 public high schools	78.0%		82.2	12^th of 98 public high schools	87.8%	15	76.2	38.5	44.7	$16,728
Lake Region High School	Public	9-12	1877 Roosevelt Trail	Naples	04055	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 61/Maine School Admin District 61	No	No	No	No	(207) 693-6221	528	44	11.9	48.1%	475 (90.0%)	5 (0.9%)	18 (3.4%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.4%)	36.1	72^nd of 123 public high schools	41.5%		26.2	85^th of 98 public high schools	13.3%	13	60.8	30.3	41.2	$19,851
Edward Little High School	Public	9-12	77 Harris Street	Auburn	04210	Androscoggin County	Auburn Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 333-6652	1,007	85	11.8	40.5%	802 (79.6%)	120 (11.9%)	32 (3.2%)	15 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.5%)	31 (3.1%)	18.6	111^th of 123 public high schools	9.8%		45.1	67^th of 98 public high schools	31.6%	44	50.3	30.4	30.4	$14,512
Lewiston High School	Public	9-12	156 East Avenue	Lewiston	04240	Androscoggin County	Lewiston Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 795-4190	1,575	111	14.1	49.4%	777 (49.3%)	564 (35.8%)	55 (3.5%)	47 (3.0%)	48 (3.0%)	3 (0.2%)	81 (5.1%)	5.1	122^nd of 123 public high schools	0.8%		0.8	97^th of 98 public high schools	1.0%	25	45.9	27.8	8.4	$15,359
Telstar High School	Public	9-12	284 Walkers Mills Rd	Bethel	04217	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Admin District 44	No	No	No	No	(207) 824-2136	178	17	10.5	50.0%	166 (93.3%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)	72.6	14^th of 123 public high schools	88.6%		69.9	23^rd of 98 public high schools	76.5%	9	87.8	54.4	34.5	$22,053

Frequently Asked Questions about Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School

Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Agnes Gray School
Elementary : Guy E Rowe School
Elementary : Harrison Elementary
Elementary : Hebron Station School
Elementary : Otisfield Community School
Elementary : Oxford Elementary School
Elementary : Paris Elementary School
Elementary : Waterford Memorial School
Middle : Oxford Hills Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School?

Students at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,077 students attended Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School.

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