Serving 32 students in grades 9-12, Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School's student population of 32 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
n/a
9%
White
94%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School?
The graduation rate of Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School is 80%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 89%.
How many students attend Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School?
32 students attend Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School?
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School offer ?
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School part of?
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School is part of Sparta Area School District.
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