Sparkman Ninth Grade School serves 621 students in grades 9.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9
- Enrollment: 621 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Attendance Zone: Sparkman Ninth Grade School serves the west part of its school district in Harvest, AL, covering an area of approximately 125.1 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 20.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sparkman Ninth Grade School's student population of 621 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
621 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sparkman Ninth Grade School is 0.68, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
37%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sparkman Ninth Grade School often compared to?
Sparkman Ninth Grade Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bob Jones High School, Virgil Grissom High School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Sparkman Ninth Grade School?
The graduation rate of Sparkman Ninth Grade School is 50%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 86%.
How many students attend Sparkman Ninth Grade School?
621 students attend Sparkman Ninth Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Sparkman Ninth Grade School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sparkman Ninth Grade School?
Sparkman Ninth Grade School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sparkman Ninth Grade School offer ?
Sparkman Ninth Grade School offers enrollment in grades 9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sparkman Ninth Grade School part of?
Sparkman Ninth Grade School is part of Madison County School District.
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