The Oxford Academy
The Oxford Academy is a selective private boarding school for boys located in Westbrook, Connecticut on the shores of Long Island Sound.
Oxford Academy offers a one-to-one, customized college preparatory curriculum for each student. Oxford Academy's 23 teachers meet students where they are in their education, helping them develop a solid repretoire of skills and strategies while they prepare for college. Customized programs are designed with consideration for strengths, challenges and areas of high interest. Many Oxford Academy students benefit from both support and the opportunity to accelerate in their learning.
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The Oxford Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 303 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Small student body (number of students)
- Boarding Focus High percentage of boarding students
- Student Attention Small average class sizes
- Student Attention Low student:teacher ratio
| Definition of Terms | 2021 School Data | The Oxford Academy | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 8-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | All-boys | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Anglican | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1906 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 14 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 48 students | 300 students |
| % Students of Color | 35% | 25% |
| % International Students | 30% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 100% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Weekly | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 1 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 1:1 | 7:1 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 7 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 50% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Tuition Cost
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $82,000 | $59,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $33,500 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 15% | 40% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $10,000 | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Acceptance Rate
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | 58% |
| Director of Admissions | Helen Waldron | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Jessica Forrest | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 3 | 16 |
| Sports | Basketball, Soccer, Tennis | |
College Matriculation
| Year: | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- - Oxford athletics offers competitive sports in soccer, basketball and tennis. Students also participate in intramural sports, fitness and Ox Outdoors, an experiential outdoor program.
- - Oxford students provide community service including: reading to elementary students, beach clean ups and volunteering for the local non profits in Westbrook, Connecticut
- - The beach is a short walk from campus and a popular destination during free time where the boys fish, swim, sail and relax
- LD types supported: ADHD, Executive Function, Twice Exceptional, Dyslexia, mild learning differences
- The Oxford Academy accreditations: NEASC
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