Summary:
The Oxford Area School District in Pennsylvania has only one high school, Oxford Area High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, dropping from a 3-star rating in 2023-2024 to a 2-star rating in the two previous years. This suggests the school's performance may be declining relative to other high schools in Pennsylvania.
While Oxford Area High School's proficiency rates on Keystone Exams are generally higher than the district average, they are lower than the state average in most subjects. This indicates the school may be struggling to keep up with the overall academic performance of high schools across Pennsylvania. Additionally, with a high percentage of students (78.28%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may be a contributing factor to the school's relatively lower academic performance.
Despite the district's high spending per student ($26,661), the academic outcomes do not yet reflect a commensurate level of performance. This could indicate a need to evaluate the effectiveness of the district's resource allocation and spending priorities to better support the school's improvement efforts. Overall, the data suggests that Oxford Area High School is facing some challenges in terms of academic performance and statewide ranking, and further analysis and targeted interventions may be necessary to address the school's areas of concern and improve student outcomes.
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