Robert Parsons
President & CEO
Steve Peifer
Associate Director of College Counseling
[email protected]
Leena Hasbini
College Counselor
[email protected]
Philip Clinton
Director of College Counseling
[email protected]
the school
our students
Founded by William I. Koch, Oxbridge Academy began
operation in September of 2011. In a very short period of time
Oxbridge has obtained a reputation for excellence. The
Oxbridge Academy goal of being progressive and student
centered helps us create a curriculum and learning environment
that is integrated, adaptable, and relevant. Oxbridge graduates
will not only be prepared for college, they will also have the wellrounded educational foundation to be extraordinary leaders and
world changers. Our academic approach focuses on a diverse
and rigorous educational experience, enhanced by an
interdisciplinary/project-based
philosophy
that
enables
comprehensive study through the integration of creative thinking
skills and the exploration of real world problems.
We focus on admitting students of exceptional quality and
character while embracing diversity. Our 580 students
come from every walk of life. Students are from 28 towns
and 65 different schools. Oxbridge has a diverse
community with 28% being students of color.
At Oxbridge, the average class size is 13, the student to faculty
ratio is 9:1, and student to computer ratio is 1:1. The school
operates under a rotating block schedule. Our accrediting body
is the Florida Council of Independent Schools. We are meeting
or surpassing all requirements of the three-year accreditation
review and will complete the accreditation process this year.
Oxbridge is a member of the National Association of
Independent Schools, the National Association for College
Admission Counseling, Southern Association for College
Admission Counseling, and the Association of College
Counselors in Independent Schools.
our mission
To inspire wisdom through learning in an environment that
fosters inquiry, collaboration, innovation, and personal
discovery.
our vision
our faculty
Recruited from all over the country and world, the faculty
at Oxbridge inspire students to fall in love with learning.
While more than 40 have advanced degrees, all went
through an exhaustive screening process, had prior
teaching experience, and are among the most renowned
in their fields. We have hired an additional 16 teachers for
2015-2016 in order to accommodate growing enrollment
and to maintain small class sizes.
awards and recognition

$5.5 million in earned college scholarship awards
for the Class of 2015

1st Place Entry at Entrepreneurship Society
Business Pitch Competition

Twelve students received 16 trophy awards at the
2015 Spanish Conferencia

Eleven students received gold ribbon awards at the
2015 Spanish Conferencia

Four students received blue ribbon awards at the
2015 Spanish Conferencia

Fifteen students selected for the Oxbridge
Cambridge Scholar Program

Two students published in two different scientific
journal articles

Six students exhibited at 20 scientific exhibitions
Oxbridge graduates’ inspired love of learning will guide them to
meet the challenges and opportunities of the future in life,
business, and world citizenship.

Two students recognized at French Congress Prix
Du Jury awards

Palm Beach Pathfinder Award Winner for
Mathematics
core values

Six Scholastic Art Gold Key Metal Winners

Eight Scholastic Art Silver Key Metal Winners
•Cultivate discipline, perseverance, confidence, and personal
responsibility

Four Math Modeling Successful Participant Awards

•Serve the school and society with integrity, respect, and
compassion
Top 5 team at the University of Florida’s High
School Computer Programming Competition

Eleven student athletes signed Letters of Intent
•Value individuality and honor different perspectives

Five Top 10 teams at State and National High
School Computer Programming Competitions
•Model kindness, courtesy, and awareness of self and others

One student athlete named Basketball Player of the
Year by Palm Beach Post and Florida Association of
Basketball Coaches

Three District XV Thespian Superior Awards

Florida State Thespian Award
•Encourage creative exploration, collaboration, community, and
enthusiasm for learning
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facts & figures
School enrollment (9-12):
580
Students in the Class of 2016:
142
test scores for the classes of
2014 & 2015
TEST
Student-to-faculty ratio:
9:1
MIDDLE 50%
MEAN
ACT Composite
24-28
25.8
SAT Critical Reading
560-620
584
SAT Math
560-630
577
540-630
579
Average class size:
13
SAT Writing
% of students accepted to
Four-year colleges:
100
class rank and grades
Class of 2016
Average unweighted GPA after 6 semesters
Average weighted GPA after 6 semesters
3.54
3.71
Oxbridge Academy does not rank students. GPA’s include grades
9-12; Oxbridge awards high school credit to students completing
outside college coursework or coursework completed through
Florida Virtual School. Oxbridge operates on a semester system;
quarter grades are not given.
grading system
National Recognition
for the Classes of 2014 & 2015
(161 students):
GRADING SYSTEM AND GPA EQUIVALENTS
A+
97 –100
4.3
4.8
National Merit Finalists:
6
A
93 – 96
4.0
4.5
National Merit Commended:
10
A-
90–92
3.7
4.2
B+
87– 89
3.3
3.8
B
83-86
3.0
3.5
B-
80-82
2.7
3.2
C+
77-79
2.3
2.8
C
73-76
2.0
2.5
C-
70-72
1.7
2.2
D+
67-69
1.3
1.8
D
63-66
1.0
1.5
D-
60-62
0.7
1.2
F
50-59
0.0
0.0
P
credit only
-
-
advanced curriculum
Oxbridge has developed its own Honors Seminar courses in core
subjects that are equivalent to or go beyond the Advanced
Placement® (AP®) curriculum. Oxbridge does not offer any
Advanced Placement courses. Honors Seminar courses in any
academic discipline are our most rigorous courses offered and are
generally only available to juniors and seniors.
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school course offerings
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
(4 years required)
(4 years required)
(3 years required, 2 years must
be in the same language)
(3 years required)
World History (9th grade)
U.S. History (10th grade)
Econ/Gov (11th/12th grade)
(3 years required)
Physics (9th grade)
Chemistry (10th grade)
Biology (11th grade)
(1 year required)
(2 years required)
COURSE OFFERINGS
Advanced Competitive Argumentation and Debate, Advanced Congressional Debate, Advanced Extemporaneous
Speaking, Advanced Interpretation and Original Oratory, Advanced Public Forum Debate, Creative Writing
Honors, Creative Writing 2 Honors, Creative Writing 2, Creative Writing, Debate 1, English 1, English 1 Honors,
English 2, English 2 Honors, English 3, English 3 Honors, English 4, English 4 Honors, Honors Seminar
Contemporary Women's Literature, Honors Seminar Creative Non-Fiction, Honors Seminar English 3, Honors
Seminar English 4- Gr Books, Digital Multimedia Yearbook
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Algebra 2 Honors, Business Applications of Calculus, Calculus, Computer Science 1
Honors, Computer Science 2 Honors, Computer Science 3 Honors, Computer Science 4 Honors, Digital Logic,
Functions, Statistics, and Trigonometry, Geometry, Geometry Honors, Honors Seminar Calculus, Honors Seminar
Multivariable Calculus, Honors Seminar Differential Equations, Honors Seminar Math Modeling, Introduction to
Computer Science, Math Modeling Honors, Personal Finance, Pre-Calculus Honors, Probability & Statistics,
Probability & Statistics Honors, Selected Topics in Mathematics, Trigonometry
Chinese 1 Honors, Chinese 2 Honors, Chinese 3 Honors, Chinese 4 Honors, Chinese 5 Honors, French 1, French
2, French 2 Honors, French 3 Honors, French 3, French 4, French 4 Honors, Honors Seminar French Literature,
Honors Seminar Spanish Speech and Debate 3, Honors Seminar Spanish Speech and Debate 4, Honors Seminar
Spanish Speech and Debate 5, Honors Seminar Spanish Speech and Debate 6, Spanish Conversation and
Culture, Spanish Conversation and Culture Honors, Spanish & Latin American Culture, Spanish Through Film and
Theater, Spanish Through Film and Theater Honors, Spanish Through Music, Media, and Current News, Spanish
Through Music, Media, and Current News Honors, Spanish 1, Spanish 1 Honors, Spanish 2, Spanish 2 Honors,
Spanish 3, Spanish 3 Honors, Spanish 4, Spanish 4 Honors
Abnormal Psychology, Comparative Religions, Contemporary American Issues, Contemporary Global Issues,
Economics, Economics Honors, Entrepreneurship 1, Entrepreneurship 2, Honors Seminar European History,
Honors Seminar U.S. History: 1960's, Honors Seminar Comparative Government and Politics, Honors Seminar
Macro Economics, Honors Seminar Micro Economics, Honors Seminar World History: 1880-1960, Psychology,
Social Psychology, U.S. Government Honors, U.S. Government, U.S. History, U.S. History Honors, World History,
World History Honors
Anatomy & Physiology, Aviation 101, Aviation 201, Aviation 301, Aviation 401, Biology, Biology Honors, Chemistry,
Chemistry Honors, Engineering Innovation, Honors Seminar Biology, Honors Seminar Chemistry, Honors Seminar
Physics & Mechanics, Honors Seminar Physics E & M, Marine Biology Honors, Material Science Engineering,
Physics, Physics Honors, Public Perception of Vigilantism, Quantitative & Qualitative Research Honors-Theory
Design & Practice, Scientific Research I
2D Art Continuing Mixed Media, Acting 1, Acting 2, Advanced Ceramics, Advanced Performance Techniques,
Advanced Ballet & Modern, Advanced Jazz & Choreography, Advanced Musical Theatre, Advanced Photography,
Advanced Theater, Independent Study: Applications for Painting, Ceramics, Ceramics 2, Comp Animation I, Comp
Animation II, Contemporary Application of Jazz Theory, Dance Technique 2, Dance Technique 3, Dance Technique
4, Digital Design 2, Digital Design, Digital Music, Digital Music 2, Drawing I, Drawing II, Instrumental Methods,
Inter Ballet & Jazz, Jazz Ensemble, Mixed Media Sculpture I, Oxbridge Chorale, Painting I, Painting II, Performing
Ensemble Honors, Photography 1, Photography 2, Portfolio Development I, Portfolio Development II, Sewing I,
Sewing II, Basic Stagecraft, Strings Chamber Ensemble, Studio Art 1: Introduction to Art, Studio Art 2: Continuing
the Basics, Video Communication I, Video Communication II, Winds & Percussion Chamber Ensemble, Wood and
Metal Working I, Wood and Metal Working II
Life Fitness: Court Sports, Life Fitness: Dance Movement, Life Fitness: Field Sports, Life Fitness/ Health 9, Life
Fitness: Non-traditional Sports, Life Fitness: Racquet Sports, Life Fitness: Strength and Conditioning, Life Fitness:
Weight Training A, Life Fitness: Weight Training B,
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