Serving 2,036 students in grades 9-12, Deer Creek High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,036 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 1% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deer Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Deer Creek High School's student population of 2,036 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,036 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deer Creek High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Creek High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#138 out of 1680 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
7%
8%
White
63%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)97%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer Creek High School's ranking?
Deer Creek High School is ranked #138 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Deer Creek High School often compared to?
Deer Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North High School, Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Deer Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Deer Creek High School is 97%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Deer Creek High School?
2,036 students attend Deer Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Deer Creek High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Creek High School?
Deer Creek High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Deer Creek High School offer ?
Deer Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Deer Creek High School part of?
Deer Creek High School is part of Deer Creek School District.
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