Serving 840 students in grades 9-12, Sparta High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 840 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sparta High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sparta High School's student population of 840 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
840 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sparta High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sparta High School is 0.37, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1637 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
17%
13%
Black
1%
9%
White
78%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 is Sparta High School's ranking?
Sparta High School is ranked #1637 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Sparta High School often compared to?
Sparta High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tomah High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sparta High School?
The graduation rate of Sparta High School is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sparta High School?
840 students attend Sparta High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sparta High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sparta High School?
Sparta High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sparta High School offer ?
Sparta High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sparta High School part of?
Sparta High School is part of Sparta Area School District.
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