Sand Creek High School is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, and is the second high school of Falcon School District 49. The school was built in 1997.
Serving 1,426 students in grades 9-12, Sand Creek High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sand Creek High School serves the southwest part of Colorado Springs, CO, encompassing an area of approximately 7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located around 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sand Creek High School's student population of 1,426 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,426 students
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Colors
Navy Blue, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sand Creek High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sand Creek High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#854 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
36%
37%
Black
8%
5%
White
39%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Scorpions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sand Creek High School's ranking?
Sand Creek High School is ranked #854 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Sand Creek High School often compared to?
Sand Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vista Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sand Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Sand Creek High School is 88%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Sand Creek High School?
1,426 students attend Sand Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Sand Creek High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sand Creek High School?
Sand Creek High School has a student ration of 21:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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