For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 339 students in 62286, IL.
The top ranked public high school in 62286, IL is Sparta High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 62286 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 62286, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 62286 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sparta High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62286, IL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sparta High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 W Hood St
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-4341
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-4341
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
62286, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
119 Legion Dr
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Gr: PK-3 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 62286, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 62286, IL include Sparta High School.
How many public high schools are located in 62286?
1 public high schools are located in 62286.
What is the racial composition of students in 62286?
62286 public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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