Sage Creek specializes in the STEM fields and was created to alleviate growing enrollment at Carlsbad High School.

Although the school is public, a lottery for admission is held if a class reaches a certain threshold.

A 17,500 square foot Performing Arts Center (PAC) opened in June 2018.

Sage Creek has programs in the STEM fields, including four-year Biomedical and Engineering strands through Project Lead the Way.

Sage Creek was recognized as PLTW Distinguished High School in 2022.