Sandy Creek High School

www.fcboe.org/schs

1,189 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.

1,189

Total Students

87.9

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	124
Hispanic	220
Black	740
Asian	30
Two or More	68
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Black
740 (62.2%)
Hispanic
220 (18.5%)
White
124 (10.4%)
Two or More
68 (5.7%)
Asian
30 (2.5%)
American Indian
6 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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
Website:	http://www.fcboe.org/schs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,189
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.9
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 9 333

Grade 10 333

Grade 11 279

Grade 12 244

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sandy Creek High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	333
Grade 10	333
Grade 11	279
Grade 12	244

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sandy Creek High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	557	46.8%
Male	632	53.2%

High School 9th - 12th

Whitewater High School

Fayette County

1,303 Students

100 Wildcat Way
Fayetteville, GA 30215 (9.9 miles away)

High School 9th - 12th