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Teachers: what resource would make the biggest difference at NORTH ROCK CREEK HS this year?
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Enrollment
487
High
DISTRICT 308 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTH ROCK CREEK·NCES 400080202875
North Rock Creek High School
42400 Garrett's Lake Rd, Shawnee, OK 74804 · (405) 214-9477 · Pottawatomie County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL487 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.9:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
32%
158 students
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 68%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 119 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 140 | 29% |
| Grade 11 | 111 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 117 | 24% |
Student demographics
62%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 73% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within NORTH ROCK CREEK. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like North Rock Creek High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Rock Creek High School this school | 487 | 32.4% | N/A |
| Verdigris High School Claremore | 399 | 30.1% | N/A |
| Coweta High School Coweta | 781 | 37.3% | N/A |
| Berryhill High School Tulsa | 407 | 35.4% | N/A |
| Newcastle High School Newcastle | 809 | 27.8% | N/A |
| Bethany High School Bethany | 558 | 31.5% | N/A |
Matched among Oklahoma high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where North Rock Creek High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma | In Pottawatomie County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 487 | #108 of 467 | #4 of 11 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.6:1 | #72 of 220 | #3 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 61.6% | #134 of 220 | #4 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 32.4% | #308 of 323 | #6 of 6 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
487
+161 (+49%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
was 19.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 487 | 31.3 | 15.6:1 | 32% (158) |
| 2023-24 | 494 | 30.3 | 16.3:1 | 33% (164) |
| 2022-23 | 454 | 24.4 | 18.6:1 | 31% (141) |
| 2020-21 | 326 | 17 | 19.2:1 | 41% (133) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Rock Creek High School.
About North Rock Creek High School
North Rock Creek High School is a mid-sized high school in NORTH ROCK CREEK, located in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The school offers grades 9 through 12 and enrolls 487 students.
The NORTH ROCK CREEK system has 4 schools and 1,233 students.
More than half of the students at North Rock Creek High School are White (57%). Next come 15% multiracial, 15% Native American, and 9% Hispanic. That compares with about 71% White among all Pottawatomie County residents. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 62%.
Classroom staffing at North Rock Creek High School totals 31.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. The ratio is within a point of the 15.4:1 average for high schools in Oklahoma. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at North Rock Creek High School is about 32%. For comparison, public schools in Pottawatomie County average 66%.
In the surrounding county, Pottawatomie County, the median household earns about $61,398 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 20%, and about 12% of people live in poverty. Counting North Rock Creek High School, Pottawatomie County has 41 public schools.
North Rock Creek High School's nearest public school is North Rock Creek Elementary School (less than a tenth of a mile). The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Fringe, or in rural territory close to an urban area.
Enrollment was 326 in 2020-21 and 487 in 2024-25. Large swings like this can come from changes to the grades a school serves. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 19.2:1 to 15.6:1.
Use the discussion section to ask about homework, tutoring, and testing dates at North Rock Creek High School. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Pottawatomie County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
73,463
Census ACS
Median income
$61,398
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
41
12,326 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in NORTH ROCK CREEK
- North Rock Creek Elementary SchoolElementary · 458 students
- North Rock Creek IntermediateMiddle · 147 students
- North Rock Creek Middle SchoolMiddle · 141 students
Other schools in Shawnee
- Shawnee High SchoolHigh · 1,045 students
- Shawnee Middle SchoolMiddle · 693 students
- Bethel Elementary SchoolElementary · 556 students
- Grove Public SchoolElementary · 539 students
- North Rock Creek Elementary SchoolElementary · 458 students
- South Rock Creek Public SchoolElementary · 418 students
Nearby schools
- North Rock Creek Elementary School0.0 mi · 458
- North Rock Creek Intermediate0.0 mi · 147
- North Rock Creek Middle School0.0 mi · 141
- Shawnee Middle School2.5 mi · 693
- Grove Public School3.1 mi · 539
- Will Rogers Elementary School3.3 mi · 367
Frequently asked questions
About North Rock Creek High SchoolHow many students attend North Rock Creek High School?
North Rock Creek High School enrolls approximately 487 students in grades 09-12.
Is North Rock Creek High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
North Rock Creek High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does North Rock Creek High School have?
North Rock Creek High School employs 31 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.6:1.
How diverse is North Rock Creek High School?
North Rock Creek High School reports a student body of 57% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Asian, 15% Two or more.
What district is North Rock Creek High School in?
North Rock Creek High School is part of NORTH ROCK CREEK.
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