Serving 1,155 students in grades 9-12, Sandy Creek High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,155 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sandy Creek High School's student population of 1,155 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sandy Creek High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandy Creek High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#911 out of 2168 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
18%
18%
Black
61%
36%
White
14%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandy Creek High School's ranking?
Sandy Creek High School is ranked #911 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sandy Creek High School often compared to?
Sandy Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcintosh High School, Fayette County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sandy Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Sandy Creek High School is 83%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sandy Creek High School?
1,155 students attend Sandy Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Sandy Creek High School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandy Creek High School?
Sandy Creek High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sandy Creek High School offer ?
Sandy Creek High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sandy Creek High School part of?
Sandy Creek High School is part of Fayette County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School
August 05, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break for Students
October 14, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of Semester
December 20, 2024 (Friday)
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