Sandy Creek High School

1,188 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sandy Creek High School, located in Tyrone, Georgia, is a well-regarded public secondary school serving students in Fayette County. Known for its strong sense of community and academic rigor, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education pathways, and various extracurricular programs. The campus culture is heavily influenced by a commitment to excellence both inside and outside the classroom, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to pursue personal growth while meeting high academic standards.

Beyond its academic offerings, Sandy Creek is widely recognized for its robust athletics program and vibrant student life. The school frequently excels in competitive sports and fine arts, helping to cultivate a well-rounded student body. With a focus on preparing graduates for post-secondary success, whether in higher education or the workforce, Sandy Creek remains a central pillar of the Tyrone community, emphasizing school pride, inclusivity, and long-term student development.

1,188

Total Students

87.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandy Creek High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	222
Black	737
Asian	30
Two or More	46
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	4

Black
737 (62.0 %)
Hispanic
222 (18.7 %)
White
143 (12.0 %)
Two or More
46 (3.9 %)
Asian
30 (2.5 %)
American Indian
6 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fayette County
Phone:	(770)969-2840
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	439
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	97

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 348

Grade 10 302

Grade 11 264

Grade 12 274

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sandy Creek High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	348
Grade 10	302
Grade 11	264
Grade 12	274

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sandy Creek High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	561	47.2%
Male	627	52.8%

High School 9th - 12th