- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 551083001411
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Oak Creek High held near 2,223 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+55 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 121.8 → 123.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+55 students YoY 551083001411 · Oak Creek, WI High · LARGE · TRAD
2,220 enr · 18.3:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Creek East Middle (935 students)
Oak Creek High held near 2,223 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+55 headcount). Teacher FTE added 121.8 → 123.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Oak Creek High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Oak Creek High
2,220 students
- Oak Creek East
Oak Creek East Middle
935 students
- Oak Creek West 531
Oak Creek West Middle
531 students
- Forest Ridge E 435
Forest Ridge Elementary
435 students
- Shepard Hills 419
Shepard Hills Elementary
419 students
- Edgewood Eleme 389
Edgewood Elementary
389 students
What this shows Oak Creek High reports 2,220 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Creek High compares
Oak Creek High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,568
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District reports $12,568 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,220 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,168 (2022-23) → 2,223 (2023-24), nearly flat (+55).
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.