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Sand Creek High School

6518 SAND CREEK HWY, SAND CREEK, MI 49279 · (517) 436-3121 · Lenawee County
GRADES 06–12HIGH42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL404 STUDENTS
Enrollment
404
High
DISTRICT 378 · STATE 460
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.9:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
33%
132 students
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 55%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
57
Grade 7
57
Grade 8
46
Grade 9
50
Grade 10
69
Grade 11
66
Grade 12
59
Student demographics
White
36490%
DISTRICT 90% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
266%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 9%
Black
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 18%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 4%
Two+
113%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
21152%
Female
19348%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
404
-86 (-18%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
was 15.1:1
% White
90%
was 92%
% Hispanic
6%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Sand Creek High School

Sand Creek High School, a mid-tier 9-12 campus in SAND CREEK, Michigan, one of the schools within Sand Creek Community Schools, instructs 404 students, covering grades 6 through 12.

Sand Creek High School is one of 2 schools operated by Sand Creek Community Schools, a district that enrolls 756 students overall.

On demographics, Sand Creek High School shows that 90% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Beyond that, the school records 6% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 25 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 16.0:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 21.6:1, putting Sand Creek High School tighter than the state norm the norm. About 33% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Lenawee County runs at roughly 44%, so the school's eligibility rate is below the surrounding baseline.

In the broader community, Lenawee County reports that median household earnings sit near $70,518, about 23% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. Across Lenawee County's 47 public schools (combined enrollment of about 14,256 students), Sand Creek High School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Ruth McGregor Elementary School, around 0.3 miles off. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a rural area.

Five-year trend. Sand Creek High School's enrollment has edged down 18% since 2018, when it stood at 490 (now 404).

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Lenawee County at a glance

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Population
98,415
Census ACS
Median income
$70,518
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
47
14,256 students

Quick facts

School name
Sand Creek High School
District
Sand Creek Community Schools
Address
6518 SAND CREEK HWY, SAND CREEK, MI 49279
Phone
(517) 436-3121
County
Lenawee County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
404
Teachers (FTE)
25
Student–teacher ratio
16.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
132 (33%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
263078006711
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Sand Creek Community Schools
Other schools in SAND CREEK
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Sand Creek High School
How many students attend Sand Creek High School?
Sand Creek High School enrolls approximately 404 students in grades 06-12.
Is Sand Creek High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Sand Creek High School is a high school covering grades 06-12.
How many teachers does Sand Creek High School have?
Sand Creek High School employs 25 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.0:1.
How diverse is Sand Creek High School?
Sand Creek High School reports a student body of 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Sand Creek High School?
Sand Creek High School is overseen by Sand Creek Community Schools in Lenawee County.
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