Sparkman High School, a Berkeley Heights public high school in Alabama, ranked #695 in the state in 2023, showing a decline from its rank of #264 in 2018 and capturing a trend of overall downward ranking since 2014.
Math proficiency was 25% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and has declined from 90% in 2012; reading proficiency was 37%, also lower than the state average of 47%, while science proficiency was 41%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was 1,770 students (grades 10–12) in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 20:1; about 54% of students are minorities with 36% qualifying for free or reduced–price lunch, reflecting a considerable socioeconomic diversity.
The school's graduation rate was 95% in 2023, higher than the state average of 88%, consistently outperforming state graduation averages over the past decade.
Minority enrollment accounted for 54% of the student body in 2023, and enrollment has remained relatively stable around 1,700 students in recent years.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,770 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sparkman High School serves the western part of its district in Harvest, AL, covering an area of approximately 125.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 20.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sparkman High School's student population of 1,770 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,770 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Motto
'Go Senators!'
School Rankings
Sparkman High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sparkman High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#695 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and cardinal
School Mascot
Senators
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Sparkman High School, named after John Sparkman, is located in Harvest, Alabama. Sparkman is the largest and richest school in Northern Alabama and serves 10-12 grade students. The school's mascot is a Senator. Sparkman is part of the Madison County School System. Across the street is the Sparkman Ninth Grade School.
- Campus: Sparkman was once located in Toney, which is now Sparkman Middle School. Situated off of Jeff Road, the high school is two stories tall. And has art rooms, a media center, two gyms, two cafeterias, a photostudio where students can have film developed, drama rooms, a choir room, band rooms, musical theatre classes, etc. Internet access is available in all classrooms and the library. The high school is also part of the Sparkman 9th Grade School. Sparkman 9 opened in 2006.
- Famous Graduates: Notable graduates of Sparkman High School, AL include: Tam-Tam, rap singer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sparkman High School's ranking?
Sparkman High School is ranked #695 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Sparkman High School often compared to?
Sparkman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bob Jones High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sparkman High School?
The graduation rate of Sparkman High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sparkman High School?
1,770 students attend Sparkman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Sparkman High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sparkman High School?
Sparkman High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sparkman High School offer ?
Sparkman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sparkman High School part of?
Sparkman High School is part of Madison County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
The school is over-crowded. It is difficult to get the classes needed to fulfill requirements or interests and no changes are permitted once a schedule is submitted. The rules for schedules are extremely inflexable and the extracurricular activities sparse. Sports teams are very political. An o.k. school if you are not college bound.
5 10/10/2025
This school got the best rappers with the best clout and I would recommend if your looking for a school where you can have a top of the end experience.
1 10/10/2025
It`s horrible getting to class because of it being over-crowded and schedules are usually always messed up and it hard to get into the elective you want because it`s already full and not many electives to choose from
5 10/10/2025
The best school in the Madison area.
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