Oxford High School (Massachusetts)

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Oxford High School
Location
495 Main Street,
Oxford, MA 01540
United States
Information
Type Public high school
School district Oxford Public Schools
Dean Richard Dube[1]
Principal Ross A. Thibault[2]
Faculty 37.1[3]
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 448[4]
Color(s) Orange & Black.          
Average SAT scores 497 verbal
523 math
486 writing
1506 total (2015-2016)[5]
Website Oxford High School

Oxford High School is located in Oxford, Massachusetts.

Levels

Oxford High offers three levels of courses to students: career, college preparatory, and honors, ensuring each student learns at their own pace. In addition Advanced Placement classes in biology, calculus AB, US history, and English literature are offered in a physical classroom setting with a multitude of additional courses available in an online setting.

Rules and regulations

Oxford High School's graduation requirements are as follows: 4 years of English, Math and Physical Education, 3 years of Social Studies and Science, and 2 years of a World Language, either Spanish or French.

Sports and extracurricular activities

Oxford High School is the home of the Oxford Pirates. Over the years budget cuts for public schools have been an issue but, with the help of the students and the community, sports are still a part of the school community. The school offers sports including cross country, football, soccer, golf, track, softball, baseball, basketball, field hockey, and a NJROTC program The NJROTC program formerly held national titles, but has not competed nationally since 2008.

The school also offers other extracurricular activities such as ski club, band, theater and chorus. Oxford High also has a Gay-Straight Alliance, which focuses on acceptance for all members of the community. The Oxford High School Band is directed by Mr. Alton Baggett, an exceptionally talented musician and devoted teacher. Alton Baggett is also in charge of the marching band which performs at every home football game both pregame and at halftime.

See also

References

  1. ↑ https://sites.google.com/a/oxps.org/ohs/administration
  2. ↑ https://sites.google.com/a/oxps.org/ohs/administration
  3. ↑ http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/profiles/teacher.aspx?orgcode=02260505&orgtypecode=6&
  4. ↑ http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/profiles/student.aspx?orgcode=02260505&orgtypecode=6
  5. ↑ http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/state_report/sat_perf.aspx

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Coordinates: 42°08′12.69″N 71°52′20.52″W / 42.1368583°N 71.8723667°W / 42.1368583; -71.8723667

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