Sparta High School is the primary high school in Sparta, Wisconsin. Its colors are red and gold and its sports team's name is the Spartans.
Serving 871 students in grades 9-12, Sparta High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 871 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sparta High serves the southwest part of its school district in Sparta, WI, covering an area of approximately 221.4 square miles. Most students live within a 15-20 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone reaching up to 16.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sparta High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sparta High School's student population of 871 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
871 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Respectful, Responsible, Safe, Best Effort.
School Rankings
Sparta High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sparta High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1662 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.7%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Spartan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sparta High School's ranking?
Sparta High School is ranked #1662 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Sparta High School often compared to?
Sparta High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tomah High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI 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 Wisconsin state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Sparta High School?
871 students attend Sparta High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Sparta High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sparta High School?
Sparta High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sparta High School offer ?
Sparta High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sparta High School part of?
Sparta High School is part of Sparta Area School District.
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