The Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School is a public high school in South Paris, Maine, a census-designated place located within the town of Paris in Oxford County, Maine, United States.
Serving 1,019 students in grades 9-12, Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,019 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School's student population of 1,019 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,019 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
1961
School Rankings
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#451 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
94%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Viking
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School's ranking?
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School is ranked #451 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School often compared to?
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Telstar High School, Buckfield Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School?
The graduation rate of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School is 86%, which is equal to the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School?
1,019 students attend Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School?
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School offer ?
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School part of?
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School is part of RSU 17/MSAD 17 School District.
In what neighborhood is Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School located?
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School is located in the South Paris neighborhood of Paris, ME. There are 2 other public schools located in South Paris.
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