Serving 1,307 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 23:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sand Creek High School's student population of 1,307 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#974 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
33%
35%
Black
8%
5%
White
43%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
1,307 students attend Sand Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Sand Creek High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sand Creek High School?
Sand Creek High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
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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