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The Oxford Academy

Alternative school · Grades 9–12

Westbrook, CT

1393 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CT 06498

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 88% of independent schools in Connecticut
  • 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges

The Oxford Academy is an independent private school in Westbrook, Connecticut, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 35 students and around 1 students per teacher, smaller classes than 88% of independent high schools in Connecticut. Enrollment has grown about 59% since 2011–12. The school is an all-boys school. The school reports that about 99% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 9 hours a day, 185 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
35
Teachers
25 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
1.4
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 9 hours
School year
185 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 99% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 88% of independent high schools in Connecticut (1 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 82% of independent high schools in Connecticut.
    • Compared with 17 independent high schools in Connecticut.

    Students by survey year

    22’11–1236’13–1435’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    95
    109
    119
    1212

    Student body

    White71%
    Black29%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools
    • A state or regional independent school association
    • The Association of Boarding Schools

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    Questions about The Oxford Academy

    What grades does The Oxford Academy serve?

    The Oxford Academy serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend The Oxford Academy?

    About 35 students, with 1 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Oxford Academy?

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