Enrollment
124
High
DISTRICT 161 · STATE 391
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SANDY CREEK SCHOOLS·NCES 317047002463
SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
30671 HWY 14, FAIRFIELD, NE 68938 · (402) 726-2151 · Clay County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL124 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
7.5:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.7:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
40%
50 students
DISTRICT 39% · 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 32 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 35 | 28% |
| Grade 11 | 33 | 27% |
| Grade 12 | 24 | 19% |
Student demographics
20%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within SANDY CREEK SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL this school | 124 | 40.3% | N/A |
| OVERTON HIGH SCHOOL OVERTON | 118 | 42.4% | 54.1% |
| PLAINVIEW SECONDARY SCHOOL PLAINVIEW | 151 | 39.1% | 60.9% |
| ARAPAHOE HIGH SCHOOL ARAPAHOE | 153 | 39.9% | N/A |
| HITCHCOCK CO JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL TRENTON | 118 | 41.5% | 63.9% |
| NEWMAN GROVE HIGH SCHOOL NEWMAN GROVE | 85 | 40.0% | 62.1% |
Matched among Nebraska high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 124 | #166 of 274 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 40.3% | #54 of 177 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
Federal records list SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL as a high school in FAIRFIELD, Nebraska. It enrolls 124 students in 2024-25. The grades offered are 9 through 12. That puts enrollment 68% below the 391-student average for high schools in Nebraska.
Within SANDY CREEK SCHOOLS, SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL is one of 3 schools. The district enrolls 484 students.
The share of students at SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL who are White is 89%. Smaller groups are 9% Hispanic and 2% Black. Clay County residents are about 88% White, a similar share. A diversity index of 20% means there is a 20% chance two randomly chosen students at SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL are from different groups.
Teacher count: 16.5 full-time equivalents. Student-to-teacher ratio: 7.5:1. Across high schools in Nebraska, the average ratio is 10.6:1. Roughly 40% of students come from households that qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Clay County average a similar 39%.
In Clay County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $78,986 a year, roughly 22% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL, Clay County has 12 public schools.
SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is less than a tenth of a mile from SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL, the shortest distance to any other public school. Other public schools within five miles: 5.
For locale, NCES codes SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL as Rural: Remote.
SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL has a community page on allk12 for topics such as athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Clay County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in SANDY CREEK SCHOOLS
- SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARYElementary · 280 students
- SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 80 students
Other schools in FAIRFIELD
- SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARYElementary · 280 students
- SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 275 students
- SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 117 students
- SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 97 students
- SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 80 students
- CLAY CO LEARNING CENTER - FAIRFIELDCombined
Other Sandy Creek High schools
3 other US public schools in 3 states are named Sandy Creek High. SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL is the 3rd largest of the 4.
- SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOLFAIRFIELD, NE · 117 students
- Sandy Creek High SchoolTyrone, GA · 1,189 students
- SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOLSANDY CREEK, NY · 230 students
Nearby schools
- SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.0 mi · 275
- SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL0.0 mi · 117
- SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY0.0 mi · 280
- SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL0.0 mi · 97
- SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL0.0 mi · 80
- HARVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL13.2 mi · 91
Frequently asked questions
About SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOLHow large is SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL?
SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 124 students in grades 09-12.
Is SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL?
Approximately 7.5:1 students per teacher at SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL.
What is the racial breakdown of students at SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL?
At SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 89% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Black.
Is SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by SANDY CREEK SCHOOLS.
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