Serving 2,220 students in grades 9-12, Oak Creek High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,220 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oak Creek High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Oak Creek school district, covering approximately 33.2 square miles. Typically, it takes about 5-10 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 5.2 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Oak Creek High School's student population of 2,220 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,220 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Rankings
Oak Creek High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Creek High School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#940 out of 1962 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
96%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Knight
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Creek High School's ranking?
Oak Creek High School is ranked #940 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Oak Creek High School often compared to?
Oak Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Oak Creek High School is 96%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Oak Creek High School?
2,220 students attend Oak Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Oak Creek High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Creek High School?
Oak Creek High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oak Creek High School offer ?
Oak Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oak Creek High School part of?
Oak Creek High School is part of Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District.
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