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Public school in New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States
New Oxford Senior High School
Location
130 Berlin Road
New Oxford, Adams County, Pennsylvania 17350-1206
United States
Information
TypePublic
MottoPioneers in Educational Excellence
Founded1949
PrincipalChristopher Bowman
Teaching staff85.15 (FTE)
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,252 (2022-2023)
Student to teacher ratio14.70
Campus typeRural
Color(s)Maroon and gray (Sports teams use red and blue)
MascotColonials
Websitewww.conewago.k12.pa.us
Map of Adams County, Pennsylvania School Districts

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. In 2016, enrollment at New Oxford High School was reported as 1,208 pupils in 9th through 12th grades, with 34% of pupils eligible for a free lunch due to the family meeting the federal poverty level. Additionally, 13% of pupils received special education services, while 4% of pupils were identified as gifted. The school employed 75 teachers. In 2014, enrollment was reported as 1,244 pupils in 9th through 12th grades, with 32.8% of pupils eligible for a free lunch due to family poverty. Additionally, 14% of pupils received special education services, while 3% of pupils were identified as gifted. The school employed 76 teachers. Per the Pennsylvania Department of Education, 4% of the teachers were rated "Non-Highly Qualified" under the federal No Child Left Behind Act.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2010, New Oxford High School reported an enrollment of 1,281 pupils in grades 9th through 12th.

Extracurriculars

New Oxford High School offers a wide variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program.

Sports

The district funds:

Boys
Girls
  • Basketball - AAAAA
  • Cheer - AAAAAA
  • Cross Country - AAA
  • Field Hockey - AA
  • Golf - AAA
  • Indoor Track and Field - AAAA
  • Lacrosse - AAA
  • Soccer (Fall) - AAAA
  • Softball - AAAAA
  • Swimming and Diving - AAA
  • Girls' Tennis - AAA
  • Track and Field - AAA
  • Volleyball - AAAA

The high school's sports program is fed by an extensive middle school program.

Middle School Sports
Boys
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Track and Field
  • Wrestling
Girls
  • Basketball
  • Cheer
  • Cross Country
  • Field Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball

According to PIAA directory July 2016

See also

High schools in Pennsylvania

References

  1. ^ "New Oxford SHS". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  2. Pennsylvania Department of Education (November 4, 2015). "New Oxford Senior High School Fast Facts 2015".
  3. U.S. News & World Report (2016). "Best High Schools".
  4. US News and World Report, Best High Schools, 2014
  5. Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletics Association (2016). "PIAA School Directory".
Education in Adams County, Pennsylvania
School districts
Bermudian Springs
Conewago Valley
Fairfield Area
Gettysburg Area
Littlestown Area
Upper Adams
Other schools
Private schools
Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg
  • Annunciation BVM School
  • Delone Catholic High School
  • Immaculate Conception BVM School
  • Sacred Heart School
  • St Francis Xavier School
  • St Joseph Academy Preschool
Tertiary
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