New Oxford High School

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
Type| Public
Motto| Pioneers in Educational Excellence
Founded| 1949
Principal| Christopher Bowman
Teaching staff| 85.15 (FTE)[1]
Grades| 9-12
Enrollment| 1,252 (2023-2024)[1]
Student to teacher ratio| 14.70[1]
Campus type| Rural
Color(s)| Maroon and gray (Sports teams use red and blue)
Mascot| Colonials
Website| www.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.[2] The school employed 75 teachers.[3] 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.[4] 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

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

### Sports

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The district funds:

Boys

* Baseball \- AAAAA
* Basketball\- AAAAA
* Cross Country \- AAA
* Football \- AAAAA
* Golf \- AAA
* Indoor Track and Field - AAAA
* Lacrosse \- AA
* Soccer \- AAAA
* Swimming and Diving \- AAA
* Tennis \- AAA
* Track and Field \- AAA
* Volleyball \- AAA
* Wrestling \- AAA

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

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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

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According to PIAA directory July 2016 [5]

## See also

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High schools in Pennsylvania

## References

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1. ^ a b c "New Oxford SHS". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
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".

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Education in Adams County, Pennsylvania

School districts

Bermudian Springs|

* Bermudian Springs High School

Conewago Valley|

* New Oxford High School

Fairfield Area|

* Fairfield Area High School

Gettysburg Area|

* Adams County Tech Prep
* Gettysburg Area High School

Littlestown Area|

* Littlestown Senior High School

Upper Adams|

* Biglerville High School

Other schools

Private schools|

* Adams County Christian Academy
* Forest Lane Mennonite School
* Freedom Christian School
* Independent Baptist Day School
* Littlestown Christian Academy
* Oxford Christian Academy
* Paradise School

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

Colleges|

* Gettysburg College
* Harrisburg Area Community College Gettysburg Campus

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Authority control databases

International|

* ISNI

Geographic|

* NCES

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