Sandy Creek High School

30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 110 students in grades 9-12, Sandy Creek High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 110 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sandy Creek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

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School Overview

Sandy Creek High School's student population of 110 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
110 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Sandy Creek High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandy Creek High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#791 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sandy Creek High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sandy Creek High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sandy Creek High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sandy Creek High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sandy Creek High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sandy Creek High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
88%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sandy Creek High School and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sandy Creek High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sandy Creek High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Sandy Creek High School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Sandy Creek High School and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sandy Creek High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sandy Creek High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sandy Creek High School's ranking?
Sandy Creek High School is ranked #791 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Sandy Creek High School often compared to?
Sandy Creek High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sutton Secondary School, Harvard High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sandy Creek High School?
The graduation rate of Sandy Creek High School is 90%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sandy Creek High School?
110 students attend Sandy Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Sandy Creek High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandy Creek High School?
Sandy Creek High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
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 South Central Nebraska Unified 5 School District.

School Reviews

2   2/17/2011
This school's focus is on sports and people who's family have lived in this area for many years. New students or students who are different are not a priority here. I moved here a couple years ago and have received negative attitudes from students along with teachers and administrators. The teachers curriculum does not challenge me either. The books their english class requires them to read for junior and senior years are books I read in my freshman and sophmore years at previous schools. I would not let my child go to Sandy Creek.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - blurp

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 110 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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