Newton High School vs. Sparta High School
Should I attend Newton High School or Sparta High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Newton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Sparta High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 710 students in grades 9-12, Newton High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,065 students in grades 9-12, Sparta High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
710 students
1,065 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
99 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#981 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#334 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
64%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
183
267
Grade 10 Students
158
252
Grade 11 Students
167
274
Grade 12 Students
171
247
Ungraded Students
31
25
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
22%
9%
% Black
5%
3%
% White
65%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.53
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%