Deer Creek High School serves 1,778 students in grades 9-12.
Deer Creek High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,778 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 1% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deer Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Deer Creek High School's student population of 1,778 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,778 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deer Creek High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Deer Creek High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#124 out of 1674 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
7%
12%
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
6%
8%
White
68%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
79%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer Creek High School's ranking?
Deer Creek High School is ranked #124 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deer Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Deer Creek High School is 96%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 79%.
How many students attend Deer Creek High School?
1,778 students attend Deer Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Deer Creek High School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Creek High School?
Deer Creek High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Deer Creek High School offer ?
Deer Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Deer Creek High School part of?
Deer Creek High School is part of Deer Creek School District.
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