Serving 1,211 students in grades 9-12, Sparks High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,211 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 50% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sparks High School serves the southern part of Sparks, NV, covering an area of approximately 5.2 square miles. Most students typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sparks High School's student population of 1,211 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,211 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1909
School Rankings
Sparks High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sparks High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#684 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
78%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
11%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
85%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)64.7%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 25-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sparks High School's ranking?
Sparks High School is ranked #684 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Sparks High School often compared to?
Sparks High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spanish Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sparks High School?
The graduation rate of Sparks High School is 85%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Sparks High School?
1,211 students attend Sparks High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sparks High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sparks High School?
Sparks High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sparks High School offer ?
Sparks High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sparks High School part of?
Sparks High School is part of Washoe County School District.
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