Sand Creek High School

7005 North Carefree Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Sand Creek High School serves 1,146 students in grades 9-12.
Sand Creek High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,146 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 86% (Top 50% in CO)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sand Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Sand Creek High School's student population of 1,146 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,146 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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School Rankings

Sand Creek High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sand Creek High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#478 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
32%
35%
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Black
9%
4%
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White
44%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.69
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Graduation Rate
86%
81%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sand Creek High School's ranking?
Sand Creek High School is ranked #478 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sand Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Sand Creek High School is 86%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Sand Creek High School?
1,146 students attend Sand Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Sand Creek High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sand Creek High School?
Sand Creek High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sand Creek High School offer ?
Sand Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sand Creek High School part of?
Sand Creek High School is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,146 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 86% (Top 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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