Serving 117 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Sandy Creek High School's student population of 117 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
117 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#791 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
22%
Black
3%
7%
White
79%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
117 students attend Sandy Creek High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Sandy Creek High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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.
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