SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL

SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5
30671 HWY 14
FAIRFIELD, NE 68938
110 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Sandy Creek High School, located in Fairfield, Nebraska, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding rural community. As a public institution, it is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both student growth and community involvement. The school is known for maintaining a small-town atmosphere where educators can provide personalized attention, helping students prepare for post-secondary education or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Sandy Creek High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular activities, including athletics, music, and various clubs, which play a vital role in building school spirit and developing student leadership. By integrating traditional instruction with opportunities for extracurricular development, the school strives to prepare its students to be well-rounded, responsible citizens. Its location on Highway 14 makes it a focal point for the region, reflecting the values and collaborative spirit of the Fairfield community.
110
Total Students
14.5
Full-Time Teachers
7.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    97 (88.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (6.4 %)
  • Black
    3 (2.7 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5
Phone: (402)726-2151
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 110
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.6
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 32
Grade 10 22
Grade 11 26
Grade 12 30
Gender Ratio