Sand Creek High School

7005 North Carefree Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,381 students in grades 9-12, Sand Creek High School ranks in the bottom 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 19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sand Creek High School's student population of 1,381 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,381 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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School Rankings

Sand Creek High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sand Creek High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#974 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sand Creek High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sand Creek High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sand Creek High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sand Creek High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sand Creek High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
37%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sand Creek High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sand Creek High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
40%
50%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Sand Creek High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Sand Creek High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sand Creek High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sand Creek High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 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 #974 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Sand Creek High School?
1,381 students attend Sand Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Sand Creek High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sand Creek High School?
Sand Creek High School has a student ration of 22:1, 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 (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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