- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sandy Creek, NY
Sandy Creek High School
Federal NCES profile for Sandy Creek High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362565003527
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandy Creek High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sandy Creek · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandy Creek High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandy Creek High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sandy Creek, NY.
School address
District: Sandy Creek Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362565003527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Sandy Creek High School grew from 213 students in 2022-23 to 233 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 362565003527 · Sandy Creek, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 10.5:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Sandy Creek Elementary School (379 students)
Sandy Creek High School grew from 213 students in 2022-23 to 233 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Sandy Creek High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sandy Creek El
Sandy Creek Elementary School
379 students
- This school
Sandy Creek High School
230 students
- Sandy Creek Mi
Sandy Creek Middle School
175 students
What this shows Sandy Creek High School reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandy Creek High School compares
Sandy Creek High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 14% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in New York - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$30,609
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Sandy Creek High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Sandy Creek Central School District reports $30,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandy Creek High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandy Creek Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandy Creek High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~230 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sandy Creek High School
How many students attend Sandy Creek High School?
Sandy Creek High School has 230 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sandy Creek, NY. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 233 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandy Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandy Creek High School is 10.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandy Creek High School?
48.4% of students at Sandy Creek High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandy Creek High School?
The largest demographic group at Sandy Creek High School is White at 96.5% of enrollment, in Sandy Creek, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandy Creek High School?
Sandy Creek High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sandy Creek High School rank among public schools in Sandy Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandy Creek High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sandy Creek, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sandy Creek Central School District?
Besides Sandy Creek High School, Sandy Creek Central School District also operates Sandy Creek Elementary School (379 students) and Sandy Creek Middle School (175 students). See the Sandy Creek Central School District district page for the complete list.