Sparta High School

Public 9-12

 70 West Mountain Road
       Sparta, NJ  07871


(973) 729-6191

District: Sparta Township Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
75th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,850 Help


Feeder schools for Sparta High School:

Elementary:    Alpine Elementary School
    Helen Morgan School
    Mohawk Avenue School
Middle:    Sparta Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  1,071

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.6%
Hispanic:
11.1%
Asian:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.5% Help


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Compare Details Sparta High School ranks better than 82.2% of high schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.77. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Sparta High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.6%), Hispanic (11.1%), Asian (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 3.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sparta High School is 10.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sparta High School is $11,850.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sparta High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sparta High School 75th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Sparta High School in the ranking list.)

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Sparta Township Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sparta Township Public School District 196th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sparta High School

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Rank History for all students at Sparta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 78.74 66th 343 80.8%
2004 78.68 56th 348 83.9%
2005 80.52 52nd 351 85.2%
2006 81.40 33rd 357 90.8%
2007 80.09 53rd 361 85.3%
2008 82.31 35th 359 90.3%
2009 75.12 91st 370 75.4%
2010 74.62 95th 371 74.4%
2011 73.86 100th 378 73.5%
2012 73.26 102nd 388 73.7%
2013 78.22 56th 396 85.9%
2014 74.91 88th 411 78.6%
2015 32.26 271st 406 33.3%
2016 53.66 134th 409 67.2%
2017 60.02 107th 411 74.0%
2018 55.82 136th 415 67.2%
2019 66.30 90th 416 78.4%
2021 68.53 77th 405 81.0%
2022 63.29 91st 415 78.1%
2023 69.77 75th 422 82.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sparta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.86 92nd 355 74.1%
2019 60.84 98th 349 71.9%
2021 63.72 70th 333 79.0%
2022 42.27 153rd 344 55.5%
2023 75.32 31st 339 90.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Sparta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.54 161st 403 60.0%
2019 65.56 96th 408 76.5%
2021 70.75 73rd 402 81.8%
2022 56.93 112th 414 72.9%
2023 61.63 97th 416 76.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Sparta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.46 121st 405 70.1%
2019 55.05 133rd 407 67.3%
2021 66.18 80th 402 80.1%
2022 57.60 106th 410 74.1%
2023 73.55 67th 414 83.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sparta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.40 91st 198 54.0%
2019 23.50 162nd 191 15.2%
2023 54.13 70th 172 59.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sparta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.40 68th 368 81.5%
2021 64.41 83rd 374 77.8%
2022 60.25 88th 382 77.0%
2023 79.13 40th 385 89.6%
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Rank History for White students at Sparta High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.09 159th 340 53.2%
2019 47.36 140th 339 58.7%
2021 49.87 109th 336 67.6%
2022 47.59 134th 335 60.0%
2023 56.87 94th 335 71.9%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Sparta High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 942 2 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 952
1989 812 3 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 824
1990 752 2 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 768
1991 708 0 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 728
1992 707 1 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 728
1993 674 2 12 10 0 n/a n/a 0 698
1994 678 3 14 11 0 n/a n/a 0 706
1995 960 4 20 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1001
1996 960 4 20 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1001
1998 1146 6 29 22 1 n/a n/a 0 1204
1999 1151 5 24 18 0 n/a n/a 0 1198
2000 907 4 13 10 0 n/a n/a 1 935
2001 986 3 9 16 0 n/a n/a 0 1014
2002 997 4 23 22 0 n/a n/a 0 1046
2003 997 4 23 22 0 n/a n/a 0 1046
2004 1002 4 25 29 0 n/a n/a 0 1060
2005 1023 5 30 27 0 n/a n/a 0 1085
2006 1095 11 31 36 1 n/a n/a 0 1174
2007 1118 8 29 45 0 n/a n/a 0 1200
2008 1132 9 40 54 0 n/a n/a 0 1235
2009 1129 12 39 55 1 0 0 0 1236
2010 1100 15 46 56 1 0 0 0 1218
2011 1106 18 58 57 1 0 0 0 1240
2012 1077 17 47 60 1 0 0 0 1202
2013 1102 15 51 61 0 0 0 0 1229
2014 1094 18 44 55 0 0 0 0 1211
2015 1033 20 39 50 0 0 0 0 1142
2016 1003 19 49 50 0 1 0 0 1122
2017 958 24 46 49 1 4 0 0 1082
2018 968 17 54 50 1 4 0 0 1094
2019 949 16 56 50 1 1 1 0 1074
2020 958 19 43 55 1 1 3 0 1080
2021 922 26 44 62 0 1 2 0 1057
2022 894 33 38 92 0 1 7 0 1065
2023 863 29 47 119 1 3 9 0 1071

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sparta High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 952 62.0 15.3 n/a
1989 824 58.0 14.2 n/a
1990 768 55.0 13.9 0.5
1991 728 56.0 13.0 7
1992 728 53.0 13.7 0.4
1993 698 53.9 12.9 0.3
1994 706 50.6 14.0 0.1
1995 1001 65.9 15.2 0.5
1996 1001 65.9 15.2 0.5
1998 1204 69.5 17.3 1.2
1999 1198 71.0 16.9 1
2000 935 63.2 14.8 0.7
2001 1014 67.0 15.1 0.4
2002 1046 73.1 14.3 1.2
2003 1046 73.1 14.3 1.2
2004 1060 77.0 13.8 0.9
2005 1085 86.8 12.5 n/a
2006 1174 87.0 13.5 0.9
2007 1200 89.0 13.5 1.4
2008 1235 83.0 14.9 1.6
2009 1236 91.0 11.5 1.6
2010 1218 92.0 13.2 1.6
2011 1240 90.1 13.7 1.8
2012 1202 99.3 12.1 3.8
2013 1229 95.2 12.8 3.7
2014 1211 68.1 17.7 3.5
2015 1142 96.0 11.8 4
2016 1122 97.0 11.5 4.9
2017 1082 94.7 11.4 3.7
2018 1094 97.1 11.2 4.4
2019 1074 97.2 11.0 3.8
2020 1080 97.5 11.0 4.4
2021 1057 97.7 10.8 3.8
2022 1065 98.7 10.7 3.7
2023 1071 99.4 10.7 3.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sparta High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 952 62.0 15.3 n/a
1989 824 58.0 14.2 n/a
1990 768 55.0 13.9 0.5
1991 728 56.0 13.0 7
1992 728 53.0 13.7 0.4
1993 698 53.9 12.9 0.3
1994 706 50.6 14.0 0.1
1995 1001 65.9 15.2 0.5
1996 1001 65.9 15.2 0.5
1998 1204 69.5 17.3 1.2
1999 1198 71.0 16.9 1
2000 935 63.2 14.8 0.7
2001 1014 67.0 15.1 0.4
2002 1046 73.1 14.3 1.2
2003 1046 73.1 14.3 1.2
2004 1060 77.0 13.8 0.9
2005 1085 86.8 12.5 n/a
2006 1174 87.0 13.5 0.9
2007 1200 89.0 13.5 1.4
2008 1235 83.0 14.9 1.6
2009 1236 91.0 11.5 1.6
2010 1218 92.0 13.2 1.6
2011 1240 90.1 13.7 1.8
2012 1202 99.3 12.1 3.8
2013 1229 95.2 12.8 3.7
2014 1211 68.1 17.7 3.5
2015 1142 96.0 11.8 4
2016 1122 97.0 11.5 4.9
2017 1082 94.7 11.4 3.7
2018 1094 97.1 11.2 4.4
2019 1074 97.2 11.0 3.8
2020 1080 97.5 11.0 4.4
2021 1057 97.7 10.8 3.8
2022 1065 98.7 10.7 3.7
2023 1071 99.4 10.7 3.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sparta High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,850

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sparta High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 90th of 416 High schoolsRanks 75th of 422 High schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Sparta High School)64.264.7
 0.5%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Sparta Township Public School District)64.264.7
 0.5%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)55.952.1
 3.8%
9th Grade Algebra I (Sparta High School)62.242.2
 20%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Sparta Township Public School District)62.242.2
 20%
   9th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)27.219.2
 8%
9th Grade Geometry (Sparta High School)84.871.2
 13.6%
   9th Grade Geometry (Sparta Township Public School District)84.871.2
 13.6%
   9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)59.150
 9.1%
9th Grade Algebra II (Sparta High School)10088.2
 11.8%
   9th Grade Algebra II (Sparta Township Public School District)10088.2
 11.8%
   9th Grade Algebra II (New Jersey)77.665.8
 11.8%
10th Grade Algebra I (Sparta High School)017.2
 17.2%
   10th Grade Algebra I (Sparta Township Public School District)017.2
 17.2%
   10th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)7.813.3
 5.5%
10th Grade Geometry (Sparta High School)30.223.9
 6.3%
   10th Grade Geometry (Sparta Township Public School District)30.223.9
 6.3%
   10th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)15.37.7
 7.6%
10th Grade Algebra II (Sparta High School)72.153.7
 18.4%
   10th Grade Algebra II (Sparta Township Public School District)72.153.7
 18.4%
   10th Grade Algebra II (New Jersey)50.835.2
 15.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Sparta High School)54.941.8
 13.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Sparta Township Public School District)68.560.8
 7.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%
End of Course Geometry (Sparta High School)4571.2
 26.2%
   End of Course Geometry (Sparta Township Public School District)50.675.9
 25.3%
   End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)32.251.2
 19%
End of Course Algebra II (Sparta High School)79.288.2
 9%
   End of Course Algebra II (Sparta Township Public School District)79.588
 8.5%
   End of Course Algebra II (New Jersey)56.361.7
 5.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10741071
 0.3%
African American1629
 81.3%
American Indian11
Asian5647
 16.1%
Hispanic50119
 138%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White949863
 9.1%
Two or More Races19
 800%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.8%3.5%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sparta High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,071 students attended Sparta High School.

Sparta High School ranks 75th of 422 New Jersey high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Sparta High School are 81% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% African American.

Sparta High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alpine Elementary School
Elementary : Helen Morgan School
Elementary : Mohawk Avenue School
Middle : Sparta Middle School


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