Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Explained

Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School
Motto:"Aude Suscipere Ausum"
Motto Translation:"Dare to Accept the Challenge"
Region:Oxford Hills[1]
Location:256 Main Street
South Paris, Maine 04281
Coordinates:44.2116°N -70.5272°W
Other Name:OHCHS (acronym)
Former Name:Oxford Hills High School
Principal:Paul Bickford [2]
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Teaching Staff:105.75 (2021-2022)
Faculty:Logan Landry (assistant principal)
Tara Pelletier (assistant principal)
Randolph Crockett (OHTS director)
Grades:9-12
Lower Age:14
Upper Age:20
Usnwr Ranking:55-113 (Maine) (2021-2022)
13,383-17,843 (United States) (2021-2022)[3]
Enrollment:1,091 (2021-2022)[4]
Ratio:13.85:1 (2021-2022)
Language:English
Colors: Green and gold
Mascot:Viking
Team Name:Vikings
Athletics Conference:Class AA (Maine Tier 1)

The Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School (OHCHS) is a public high school in South Paris, Maine,[5] a census-designated place (CDP) located within the town of Paris in Oxford County, Maine, United States. Part of the Oxford Hills School District (MSAD 17), the school serves the towns of Paris, Oxford, Norway, West Paris, Waterford, Hebron, Harrison and Otisfield.[6]

History

Oxford Hills High School was founded in 1961 as part of a consolidation plan statewide for small schools. It combined Norway High School and Paris High School, then crosstown rivals. The school operated in the previous school buildings until 1966–67, when a new school was built nearby. In 1998, the school integrated local technical classes and the core curriculum, creating the current institution.[6]

Oxford Hills is also the home of the original Project Graduation. A graduation event started in 1980 after seven instances of alcohol and drug-related deaths after the 1979 graduation.

In 1998, Oxford Hills' school district, MSAD 17, became part of the Oxford Hills Higher Educational Initiative.[7]

Notable alumni

Joe Perham, comedian[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce Visiting the Oxford Hills . OxfordHillsMaine.com . Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce . .
  2. Web site: Staff Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School . MSAD17.org . . .
  3. Web site: Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in Paris, ME - US News Best High Schools . usnews.com . . .
  4. Web site: Oxford Hills Comprehensive H S . NCES.ed.gov . . .
  5. Web site: Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Home . MSAD17.org . . .
  6. Web site: About OHCHS Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School . MSAD17.org . . .
  7. Web site: School Profile Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School . MSAD17.org . . .
  8. Web site: Joe Perham . . .