Serving 1,188 students in grades 9-12, Sandy Creek High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,188 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandy Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sandy Creek High School's student population of 1,188 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sandy Creek High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandy Creek High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#472 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
19%
18%
Black
62%
36%
White
12%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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 #472 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sandy Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Sandy Creek High School is 82%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sandy Creek High School?
1,188 students attend Sandy Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Sandy Creek High School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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
View the Sandy Creek High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of Semester
December 20, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of Semester
January 06, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
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