Oak Creek High

Summary:

Oak Creek High is a public high school serving 2,168 students in grades 9-12 in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, which is part of the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District. The school has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 94.2% to 96.8% over the past five years, significantly higher than nearby schools like Audubon Technology and Communication High (76.7%) and Carmen High Southeast Campus (83.6%).

Oak Creek High also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 14.0% to 18.8% over the past five years, compared to schools like Audubon Technology and Communication High (49.4%) and Carmen High Southeast Campus (56.2%). Academically, Oak Creek High students generally perform better on standardized tests, with 48.5% of students proficient or better in ACT/English Language Arts in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the state average of 45.65% and the district average of 48.5%. The school also has strong performance across various student subgroups, ranking 7th out of 26 Wisconsin high schools for African American students and 20th out of 51 for Asian students.

While Oak Creek High has maintained strong performance, its statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 90th out of 390 Wisconsin high schools in 2020-2021 to 220th out of 431 in 2023-2024. This suggests the school may be facing increasing competition or challenges compared to other high-performing schools in the state. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 29.11% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, and the school's ranking for this subgroup has also declined. When compared to nearby schools, Oak Creek High generally outperforms them, but schools like Greendale High and Franklin High have consistently higher rankings and performance, indicating that Oak Creek High may have room for improvement to reach the level of these top-performing schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 340 E Puetz Rd
       Oak Creek, WI  53154-3230


(414) 768-6210

District: Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
220th of 431 Wisconsin High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,364 Help


Feeder schools for Oak Creek High:

Elementary:    Carollton Elementary
    Cedar Hills Elementary
    Deerfield Elementary
    Edgewood Elementary
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Middle:    Oak Creek East Middle
    Oak Creek West Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  2,223

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.0%
Hispanic:
17.5%
Asian:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oak Creek High ranks worse than 51% of high schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.65. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Oak Creek High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65%), Hispanic (17.5%), Asian (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oak Creek High is 17.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oak Creek High is $11,364.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oak Creek High:

SchoolDigger ranks Oak Creek High 220th of 431 Wisconsin public high schools. (See Oak Creek High in the ranking list.)

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Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District 164th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Oak Creek High

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Rank History for all students at Oak Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.69 147th 275 46.5%
2005 69.25 90th 287 68.6%
2006 67.91 107th 292 63.4%
2007 74.13 64th 281 77.2%
2008 53.68 268th 437 38.7%
2009 66.89 135th 438 69.2%
2010 66.50 166th 450 63.1%
2011 65.97 162nd 445 63.6%
2012 60.50 215th 452 52.4%
2013 51.57 273rd 457 40.3%
2014 54.25 246th 462 46.8%
2015 50.59 307th 466 34.1%
2016 42.21 247th 408 39.5%
2017 46.75 216th 410 47.3%
2018 46.11 222nd 410 45.9%
2019 55.63 162nd 400 59.5%
2021 70.19 90th 390 76.9%
2022 59.23 144th 391 63.2%
2023 51.28 194th 415 53.3%
2024 50.65 220th 431 49.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Oak Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.36 15th 37 59.5%
2024 56.48 26th 71 63.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Oak Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.06 4th 5 20.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Oak Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.12 63rd 95 33.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Oak Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.99 179th 255 29.8%
2019 41.50 145th 251 42.2%
2021 44.41 116th 226 48.7%
2022 40.67 152nd 250 39.2%
2023 34.94 199th 271 26.6%
2024 41.95 202nd 326 38.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Oak Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.04 237th 355 33.2%
2019 49.01 177th 343 48.4%
2021 61.97 107th 332 67.8%
2022 46.43 183rd 343 46.6%
2023 57.76 137th 329 58.4%
2024 47.13 208th 353 41.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Oak Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.69 180th 373 51.7%
2019 54.78 141st 354 60.2%
2021 70.32 70th 334 79.0%
2022 65.13 92nd 347 73.5%
2023 38.84 236th 359 34.3%
2024 49.11 184th 365 49.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Oak Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.82 27th 51 47.1%
2019 52.19 19th 44 56.8%
2021 44.78 23rd 44 47.7%
2022 45.18 28th 48 41.7%
2023 57.36 19th 50 62.0%
2024 54.40 20th 51 60.8%
See the entire list of Best Wisconsin High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Oak Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.53 7th 12 41.7%
2024 69.36 7th 26 73.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oak Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.90 52nd 76 31.6%
2019 35.32 58th 86 32.6%
2021 53.26 33rd 68 51.5%
2022 40.84 50th 86 41.9%
2023 38.83 55th 97 43.3%
2024 57.44 40th 119 66.4%
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Rank History for White students at Oak Creek High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.27 137th 261 47.5%
2019 54.66 105th 266 60.5%
2021 68.43 60th 266 77.4%
2022 58.47 93rd 269 65.4%
2023 50.44 124th 271 54.2%
2024 42.04 178th 300 40.7%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Oak Creek High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1086 85 14 42 14 n/a n/a 0 1241
1989 997 86 20 39 11 n/a n/a 0 1153
1990 1017 95 33 41 16 n/a n/a 0 1202
1991 1016 92 37 52 15 n/a n/a 0 1212
1992 1014 97 43 55 20 n/a n/a 0 1229
1993 1045 93 44 78 23 n/a n/a 0 1283
1994 1111 68 58 72 20 n/a n/a 0 1329
1995 1282 48 62 61 17 n/a n/a 0 1470
1996 1282 48 62 61 17 n/a n/a 0 1470
1997 1382 44 66 70 21 n/a n/a 0 1583
1998 1458 42 67 75 17 n/a n/a 0 1659
1999 1501 50 74 79 16 n/a n/a 0 1720
2000 1498 41 71 85 11 n/a n/a 0 1706
2001 1484 49 71 106 10 n/a n/a 0 1720
2002 1423 88 71 120 17 n/a n/a 0 1719
2003 1423 88 71 120 17 n/a n/a 0 1719
2004 1413 105 69 138 18 n/a n/a 0 1743
2005 1466 94 99 156 21 n/a n/a 0 1836
2006 1541 95 113 167 24 n/a n/a 0 1940
2007 1552 105 112 186 16 n/a n/a 0 1971
2008 1534 116 126 193 20 n/a n/a 0 1989
2009 1553 100 124 211 26 n/a n/a 0 2014
2010 1503 123 120 223 29 n/a n/a 0 1998
2011 1450 125 111 240 29 0 9 0 1964
2012 1472 131 112 239 27 2 21 0 2004
2013 1419 145 102 276 20 3 31 0 1996
2014 1442 135 107 290 18 2 46 0 2040
2015 1480 123 121 298 11 2 42 0 2077
2016 1498 111 129 295 12 4 39 0 2088
2017 1492 97 129 300 14 6 39 0 2077
2018 1507 91 139 287 17 7 41 0 2089
2019 1558 84 147 292 18 4 47 0 2150
2020 1460 79 156 298 17 4 52 0 2066
2021 1490 84 147 315 13 3 54 0 2106
2022 1463 84 146 347 5 3 84 0 2132
2023 1452 109 148 362 5 3 88 1 2168
2024 1445 123 149 389 6 1 110 0 2223

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oak Creek High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1241 70.5 17.6 9.6
1989 1153 72.9 15.8 6.7
1990 1202 72.5 16.5 8.2
1991 1212 72.4 16.7 9.1
1992 1229 77.9 15.7 10.2
1993 1283 75.0 17.1 9.9
1994 1329 77.4 17.2 10.8
1995 1470 79.6 18.5 8.8
1996 1470 79.6 18.5 8.8
1997 1583 83.4 19.0 6.9
1998 1659 90.8 18.3 6.1
1999 1720 96.1 17.9 9.2
2000 1706 96.1 17.8 9.6
2001 1720 94.9 18.1 9
2002 1719 97.7 17.6 8.4
2003 1719 97.7 17.6 8.4
2004 1743 101.7 17.1 9.6
2005 1836 104.0 17.7 n/a
2006 1940 107.1 18.1 n/a
2007 1971 108.0 18.3 10.6
2008 1989 112.8 17.6 14.1
2009 2014 116.5 17.3 14.5
2010 1998 112.4 17.7 18.9
2011 1964 115.4 17.0 23
2012 2004 111.7 17.9 24.1
2013 1996 110.1 18.1 25.9
2014 2040 110.8 18.3 28.3
2015 2077 n/a n/a 23.7
2016 2088 104.0 20.0 27
2017 2077 109.5 18.9 22.4
2018 2089 110.1 18.9 19.4
2019 2150 112.5 19.0 25
2020 2066 115.3 17.9 22.9
2021 2106 115.8 18.1 25.6
2022 2132 118.5 17.9 26.4
2023 2168 121.8 17.7 29.1
2024 2223 123.5 17.9 31.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oak Creek High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1241 70.5 17.6 9.6
1989 1153 72.9 15.8 6.7
1990 1202 72.5 16.5 8.2
1991 1212 72.4 16.7 9.1
1992 1229 77.9 15.7 10.2
1993 1283 75.0 17.1 9.9
1994 1329 77.4 17.2 10.8
1995 1470 79.6 18.5 8.8
1996 1470 79.6 18.5 8.8
1997 1583 83.4 19.0 6.9
1998 1659 90.8 18.3 6.1
1999 1720 96.1 17.9 9.2
2000 1706 96.1 17.8 9.6
2001 1720 94.9 18.1 9
2002 1719 97.7 17.6 8.4
2003 1719 97.7 17.6 8.4
2004 1743 101.7 17.1 9.6
2005 1836 104.0 17.7 n/a
2006 1940 107.1 18.1 n/a
2007 1971 108.0 18.3 10.6
2008 1989 112.8 17.6 14.1
2009 2014 116.5 17.3 14.5
2010 1998 112.4 17.7 18.9
2011 1964 115.4 17.0 23
2012 2004 111.7 17.9 24.1
2013 1996 110.1 18.1 25.9
2014 2040 110.8 18.3 28.3
2015 2077 n/a n/a 23.7
2016 2088 104.0 20.0 27
2017 2077 109.5 18.9 22.4
2018 2089 110.1 18.9 19.4
2019 2150 112.5 19.0 25
2020 2066 115.3 17.9 22.9
2021 2106 115.8 18.1 25.6
2022 2132 118.5 17.9 26.4
2023 2168 121.8 17.7 29.1
2024 2223 123.5 17.9 31.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Oak Creek High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $193 (1.8%) $10,255 (98.2%) $10,448
2020 $242 (2.2%) $10,792 (97.8%) $11,034
2021 $678 (6.0%) $10,686 (94.0%) $11,364

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oak Creek High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 162nd of 400 High schoolsRanks 194th of 415 High schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Social Studies (Oak Creek High)44.948.4
 3.5%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District)44.948.4
 3.5%
   10th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)45.947.2
 1.3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Creek High)4042.2
 2.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District)4042.2
 2.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)38.841.4
 2.6%
10th Grade Mathematics (Oak Creek High)38.533.5
 5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District)38.533.5
 5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)30.829.4
 1.3%
10th Grade Science (Oak Creek High)35.331.6
 3.7%
   10th Grade Science (Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District)35.331.6
 3.7%
   10th Grade Science (Wisconsin)32.731.7
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students21502168
 0.8%
African American84109
 29.8%
American Indian185
 72.2%
Asian147148
 0.7%
Hispanic292362
 24%
Pacific Islander43
 25%
White15581452
 6.8%
Two or More Races4788
 87.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25%29.1%
 4.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Creek High

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,223 students attended Oak Creek High.

Oak Creek High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Carollton Elementary
Elementary : Cedar Hills Elementary
Elementary : Deerfield Elementary
Elementary : Edgewood Elementary
Elementary : Forest Ridge Elementary
Elementary : Meadowview Elementary
Elementary : Shepard Hills Elementary
Middle : Oak Creek East Middle
Middle : Oak Creek West Middle

Students at Oak Creek High are 65% White, 17% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Oak Creek High ranks 220th of 431 Wisconsin high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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