At a glance
Reported students
1,426
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
68.24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado high enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
538
Sand Creek High School: 1,426 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
20.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,148
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59.65
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.2:1
What the reported data says about Sand Creek High School
Sand Creek High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Colorado Springs. It is one of 31 current school records connected to El Paso County Colorado School District 49. NCES reports 1,426 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 336 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.9:1, above the Colorado median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (39.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.8%). English learners represent 3.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sand Creek High School
- 1How do the reported 20.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 68.24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.95 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.95
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.1%
- Hispanic35.8%
- Black8.2%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial13%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
13 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in El Paso County Colorado School District 49
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Vista Ridge High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,473 reported students
Falcon High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,172 reported students
Springs Studio for Academic Excellence
High · Grades 06–12
442 reported students
Power Technical
High · Grades 06–12
405 reported students
Pikes Peak Early College
High · Grades 09–12
204 reported students
Patriot Applied Learning Campus
High · Grades 08–12
115 reported students
Public schools near Sand Creek High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springs Studio for Academic Excellence High · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | 06–12 | 442 | 1.4 mi |
| Pikes Peak Early College High · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | 09–12 | 204 | 1.4 mi |
| Power Technical High · Charter · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | 06–12 | 405 | 1.7 mi |
| Doherty High School High · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E | 09–12 | 1,715 | 2.6 mi |
| Vista Ridge High School High · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | 09–12 | 1,473 | 3.2 mi |
| Mitchell High School High · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E | 09–12 | 757 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sand Creek High School
What grades does Sand Creek High School serve?
Sand Creek High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
How many students attend Sand Creek High School?
Sand Creek High School reported 1,426 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 437 Colorado high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,148 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sand Creek High School?
The calculated ratio is 20.9:1, based on 1,426 students and 68.24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sand Creek High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sand Creek High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on El Paso County Colorado School District 49 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sand Creek High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
50.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sand Creek High School in?
Sand Creek High School is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49, based in Peyton, CO, which operates 31 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sand Creek High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Springs Studio for Academic Excellence (1.4 mi), Pikes Peak Early College (1.4 mi), Power Technical (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.