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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5·NCES 310012200762

SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL

30671 HWY 14, FAIRFIELD, NE 68938 · (402)726-2151 · Clay County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL117 STUDENTS
Enrollment
117
High
DISTRICT 93 · STATE 391
Student : Teacher
7.6:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 7.5:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
44%
52 students
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 37%
Community
0
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 9
31
Grade 10
33
Grade 11
22
Grade 12
31
Student demographics
White
—79%
DISTRICT 81% · STATE 61%
Hispanic
—15%
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 23%
Black
—3%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 7%
Two+
—2%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Native American
—1%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
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.

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6-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2023-24
Enrollment
117
-15 (-11%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
7.7:1
was 9.0:1
% White
79%
was 95%
% Hispanic
15%
was 5%
% Black
3%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL

SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL is a tiny 9-12 campus in FAIRFIELD, Nebraska, one of the schools within SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5. The school caters to 117 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 391 students per school, that is 70% below typical.

Within SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5, which oversees 6 schools and 733 students, SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL lists that 79% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 15% Hispanic, 3% Black. That is considerably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 88%.

Looking at school resources, The school currently runs with 15 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 7.6:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 10.6:1 average. About 44% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Clay County) records that median household earnings sit near $78,986, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL is one of 12 public schools in Clay County (combined enrollment of about 1,566 students).

SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 5 other public schools cluster around SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL.

The school occupies a rural site.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 6-year window, the student count ticked down 11%: 132 students in 2018 compared to 117 in 2024. The White share of enrollment edged down from 95% to 79% over that span. Class-load math has narrowed: from 9.0:1 in 2018 to 7.7:1 in 2024.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Clay County at a glance

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Population
6,095
Census ACS
Median income
$78,986
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
1,566 students

Quick facts

School name
SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
District
SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5
Address
30671 HWY 14, FAIRFIELD, NE 68938
Phone
(402)726-2151
County
Clay County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
117
Teachers (FTE)
15
Student–teacher ratio
7.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
52 (44%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
310012200762
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
What is the total enrollment at SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL?
SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 117 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL serve?
SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 7.6:1 (15 FTE teachers).
How diverse is SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL?
SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL reports a student body of 79% White, 15% Hispanic, 3% Black, 2% Two or more.
What district is SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL in?
SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL is part of SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5.
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