Enrollment
2,220
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Oak Creek, WI
Oak Creek High
Federal NCES profile for Oak Creek High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551083001411
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Creek High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin.
- #5 of 11
- public schools in Oak Creek · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Creek High has class sizes larger than 90% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Creek High ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Oak Creek, WI.
School address
District: Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551083001411 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
121.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Creek High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Creek High
Oak Creek High is a large high school in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, enrolling 2,220 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 90% of Wisconsin schools and 27% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wisconsin, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,220 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 31 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #14.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 370 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District also operates Oak Creek East Middle (935 students) and Oak Creek West Middle (531 students) alongside Oak Creek High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oak Creek High compares
Oak Creek High on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 32% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,220 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,220
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,726
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Asian 6.8%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Oak Creek High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District, which includes Oak Creek High.
$12,726
Per student
-15%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.0%
State 41.5%
Federal 10.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Oak Creek High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Creek East Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Creek West Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shepard Hills Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Creek High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,220 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oak Creek High
How many students attend Oak Creek High?
Oak Creek High has 2,220 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oak Creek, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Creek High?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Creek High is 18.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Creek High?
26.0% of students at Oak Creek High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Creek High?
The largest demographic group at Oak Creek High is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Oak Creek, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Creek High?
Oak Creek High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oak Creek High rank among public schools in Oak Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Creek High ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Oak Creek, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oak Creek on the city page.
Is Oak Creek High a good school?
Oak Creek High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Wisconsin schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wisconsin. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District?
Besides Oak Creek High, Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District also operates Oak Creek East Middle (935 students), Oak Creek West Middle (531 students), and Forest Ridge Elementary (435 students). See the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District district page for the complete list.
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