Sparta High School

70 West Mountain Road
Sparta, NJ 07871
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
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).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,065 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in NJ)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sparta High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Sparta High School's student population of 1,065 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,065 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
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School Rankings

Sparta High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sparta High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#334 out of 2183 schools
(Top 20%)
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44%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sparta High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
64%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
9%
32%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
84%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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95%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sparta High School's ranking?
Sparta High School is ranked #334 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Sparta High School often compared to?
Sparta High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wallkill Valley Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sparta High School?
The graduation rate of Sparta High School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sparta High School?
1,065 students attend Sparta High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sparta High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sparta High School?
Sparta High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sparta High School offer ?
Sparta High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sparta High School part of?
Sparta High School is part of Sparta Township Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,065 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 95% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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