Oxford Academy

I don't want to say that Oxford is the best school there is, but it's pretty darn close. Yeah, it has its flaws, but let me tell you, they are SUBSTANTIALLY less than other schools. Just a quick look around campus and you'll see, it's well kept, and the bathrooms are clean. I'm not saying that the bathrooms are the end-all to what a great school should be, but it really reflects the kind of CARE that the administrators and janitors have for the school. As for some people saying "it'll ruin your life, etc." it honestly won't. Just like life, any high school is what YOU MAKE IT. If you try hard, respect the teachers/administration, and do well, you'll do fine in Oxford. Oxford is one of the only schools I know where the teachers care so much for their students that they would email them back in the middle of the night. Oxford teachers truly CARE. Also, Oxford holds its students up to a higher standard than other schools, and that's what sets us apart. We aim high and we achieve. And about that comment about there being graffiti, that's just flat out false. I've NEVER seen any graffiti around campus, and I've been attending for four years. Oxford is a great school. Consider it!

Well, I'm an attending student at Oxford (at the moment). So far, I must agree with whoever posted on feb. 18th, because it DID ruin my whole life. It's JUST a regular school, people you must realize that! It's not gonna be "Yay! Balloons everywhere Oxford is so fun! ^_^" NO. It's not going to be an epic journey, it's just going to mean more competition for you. If you're very intelligent and smart.. I guess you can try a shot at it. It's a make or break situation.. you can get lucky or, just fall straight. Oxford is just like any other school, just in general a smaller school, less amount of students and a boost in their expectations for you to do well. BUT IN THE OTHER CASES, it's just a school! It's not a fancy college.. yes there is cussing and racism and all that bad stuff that you see at any school. It's NOT perfect. Hear me out when I say that.. it's not perfect. Believe it or not, but their most horrible problem is CHEATING, academic dishonesty... which gives my point to say that if you're son/daughter wants to try out, be sure they're honest and true to school. I'm considering on transferring schools because it wrecked my social life... anyways, good luck.

I would like to register for my daughter at Oxford Academy in 2014, please advise. Thank you
--Submitted by a parent

Hey, haters gonna hate. Most of the people on here that say Oxford is awful are bitter parents whose children did not get accepted, or bitter Lexington kids ^_^. If it is actually an Oxford student who speaks poorly of the school, then it is more likely than not that the student maintained friends in bad company. If a student works honestly and diligently, then he does not have to face cheating or academic problems. If a student maintains good company, he will not be exposed to illicit materials. And for those Lexington kids, I hope they realize that Oxford's scores are reported honestly, unlike their pick-and-chose system. These scores are from the entire student body, not a select few. Anyways, I attend this score and am an upperclassman. I know that this school isn't perfect, but it is far superior to any other California public school, and definitely better than any other school in the district.

When I first entered public school last year, all of my peers were telling me that I should go to Oxford because I was so intelligent. Having been home schooled for all of my life, I didn't even know what Oxford was, much less its supposed prestige. During application time last year, my teacher placed an application packet on my desk for me to find when I walked into the classroom. I figured, "Well, I'd might as well give Oxford a try! If I don't get in, I can still go to a school within the district." Out of my entire school that applied, I was the only one to get into Oxford. It was such an honor! However, now as a student here, I realize that Oxford is just a regular school. Yes, there are bad things I have found at Oxford such as graffiti, unmentionable items left in the locker rooms and bathrooms, disgusting couples who act as if they're married, racism among teachers, litter, irresponsible students, and too much busy work. I don't want to discourage other students from coming to Oxford, but I want to give you all a fair warning: Oxford can ruin your physical, mental, social, and emotional life.

I am looking tutoring center for oxford test preparation. I know one tutoring center, I called them, they are asking 900 for 4 week, it s too much, if any one can help me to find center I will appreciate.
--Submitted by a parent

It amazes me how people can rate Oxford low. They obviously do not have a child that attends this school. The teachers are engaged with every child's growth and development. They are not only there for a paycheck. If you read the reviews from people who scored Oxford as "low", you only have to look at their grammar and consider the source. My daughter has been going there since 7th grade and loves it. She works diligently on her homework, and strives to do her best on every assignment and test. Someone commented that Oxford has a bunch of stuck of students, but I have never witnessed that. I have witnessed them attending sporting events at other schools, including Lexington, where they were made fun of by groups of rude and under disciplined children. I am proud to be an Oxford parent, and I know that my daughter will embrace life as an intelligent, confident, successful, well mannered woman. You wont see her flipping burgers as others will.
--Submitted by a parent

My son graduated from Oxford Academy in 2009. Without a doubt he was well prepared for his college experience along with young adulthood situations. I found the teachers to be enthusiastic and the rigorous coursework worthwhile. The extra cirricular activities from Future Business Leaders of America, Debate Team, and ASB ehanced his abilities. I am so thankful for Oxford Academy.
--Submitted by a parent

Is any kids from this school go to Harvard, Princeton? I think we are all over grade the public school. They are all bad. Let compare these students with the student from Private School.

This school is people who really are SMART. There are many great and not so great reasons to go here. The great reasons are that if your student is smart, he can get into great colleges, and I don't mean A- smart, but like A+ on every single test smart (at a different school). The bad reasons are that there is not point of going to this school if you're students are dumb. If they actually pass the exam, they will cheat their butts off on EVERYTHING, what's the point of that? I mean, if you don't believe you're not that smart just go to Lexington just a few blocks down, it is an incredible school which actually BEAT Oxford at the STAR testing. To sum it all up, Go if you have plans on going to the IVY leagues, or just don't go.