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Sparta Senior High School vs. Kent City High School

Should you attend Sparta Senior High School or Kent City High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Sparta Senior High School
475 W Spartan Dr
Sparta, MI 49345
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Kent City High School
351 N Main St
Kent City, MI 49330
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Kent City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 818 students in grades 9-12, Sparta Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 389 students in grades 6-12, Kent City High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
818 students
389 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sparta Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kent City High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sparta Senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kent City High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sparta Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kent City High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sparta Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sparta Area Schools School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kent City High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kent City Community Schools School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1388 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#1216 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sparta Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kent City High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sparta Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sparta Area Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kent City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kent City Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sparta Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sparta Area Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kent City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kent City Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sparta Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sparta Area Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kent City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kent City Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
86%
(Top 50% in MI)
≥95%
(Top 10% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Sparta Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Sparta Area Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Kent City High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Kent City Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sparta Senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kent City High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
177
88
Grade 10 Students
203
112
Grade 11 Students
240
84
Grade 12 Students
198
105

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sparta Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sparta Area Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sparta Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sparta Area Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kent City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kent City Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sparta Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sparta Area Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kent City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kent City Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sparta Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sparta Area Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kent City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kent City Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% White
83%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sparta Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sparta Area Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kent City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kent City Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sparta Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sparta Area Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kent City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kent City Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.30
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sparta Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sparta Area Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kent City High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kent City Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sparta Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sparta Area Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kent City High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kent City Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sparta Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sparta Area Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kent City High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kent City Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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