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Power Technical vs. Sand Creek High School

Should you attend Power Technical or Sand Creek High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Power Technical
2460 Waynoka Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Sand Creek High School
7005 North Carefree Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 377 students in grades 6-12, Power Technical ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,381 students in grades 9-12, Sand Creek High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Vocational
n/a
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
377 students
1,381 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Power Technical over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sand Creek High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
87% | 13%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Power Technical.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sand Creek High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
64 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Power Technical over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sand Creek High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Power Technical with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sand Creek High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1135 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
#854 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Power Technical, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sand Creek High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
24%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Power Technical who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sand Creek High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
50%
(Top 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Power Technical who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sand Creek High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Top 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 50% in CO)
88%
(Top 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Power Technical with the average graduation rate observed in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Sand Creek High School with the average graduation rate observed in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Power Technical by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sand Creek High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
46
-
Grade 7 Students
63
-
Grade 8 Students
66
-
Grade 9 Students
42
349
Grade 10 Students
59
376
Grade 11 Students
43
329
Grade 12 Students
58
327

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Power Technical, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sand Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Power Technical, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sand Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Power Technical, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sand Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Power Technical, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sand Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
65%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Power Technical, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sand Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Power Technical, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sand Creek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.51
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Power Technical, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sand Creek High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Power Technical, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sand Creek High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Power Technical, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sand Creek High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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