At a glance
Reported students
2,220
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
125
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin high enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 558 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
389
Oak Creek High: 2,220 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
17.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,132
- Teachers (FTE)
- 118.55
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18:1
What the reported data says about Oak Creek High
Oak Creek High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Oak Creek. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District. NCES reports 2,220 students for 2024–25.
Among 558 high schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 274 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.8:1, above the Wisconsin median of 13.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.5%). English learners represent 6.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 20 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Oak Creek High
- 1How do the reported 17.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 125 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63%
- Hispanic18.5%
- Black6%
- Asian6.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
20 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Oak Creek East Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
935 reported students
Oak Creek West Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
531 reported students
Forest Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
435 reported students
Shepard Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
419 reported students
Edgewood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
389 reported students
Carollton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
376 reported students
Public schools near Oak Creek High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Milwaukee High High · South Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 920 | 3.1 mi |
| Franklin High High · Franklin Public School District | 09–12 | 1,605 | 3.6 mi |
| Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center High · Franklin Public School District | 09–12 | 31 | 4.8 mi |
| Reagan College Preparatory High High · Milwaukee School District | 09–12 | 1,372 | 4.9 mi |
| Cudahy High High · Cudahy School District | 09–12 | 644 | 5.5 mi |
| Greendale High High · Greendale School District | 09–12 | 882 | 5.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Oak Creek High
What grades does Oak Creek High serve?
Oak Creek High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District.
How many students attend Oak Creek High?
Oak Creek High reported 2,220 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 558 Wisconsin high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,132 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Oak Creek High?
The calculated ratio is 17.8:1, based on 2,220 students and 125 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 13.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Oak Creek High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Oak Creek High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Oak Creek High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Oak Creek High in?
Oak Creek High is part of Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District, based in Oak Creek, WI, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Oak Creek High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South Milwaukee High (3.1 mi), Franklin High (3.6 mi), Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.