Summary:
Sparta CUSD 140 is a school district in Illinois that serves the Sparta community, and it contains one high school, Sparta High School. While the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, its academic performance has been declining in recent years, with test scores consistently below the state averages in core subjects and a statewide ranking that has dropped from 412 out of 697 high schools in 2023-2024 to 511 out of 698 high schools in 2024-2025.
Sparta High School's four-year graduation rate was 89.0% in the 2024-2025 school year, and its dropout rate was 2.4% in the same year. However, the school's test scores are generally below the state averages in subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across various grade levels and assessments (ACT, PreACT Secure, SAT, ISA). Additionally, the school's per-student spending for the 2023-2024 school year was $16,160, which is relatively high, but it is unclear if these resources are being effectively utilized to improve student outcomes.
Overall, while Sparta CUSD 140 serves the Sparta community, the data suggests that Sparta High School is facing some challenges in terms of academic performance and student outcomes. The school's declining statewide ranking, underperforming test scores, and high poverty levels indicate that there may be room for improvement in the school's educational programs and resource allocation.
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