Sparta High

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Sparta High ranks 168 th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sparta High is a public high school located in Sparta, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 247 students. The school is part of the Sparta R-III school district, which is ranked 109 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Sparta High has seen a decline in its 4-year graduation rate, dropping from 91.5% in 2022-2023 to 90.0% in 2023-2024, this is still lower than the nearby high-performing schools like Nixa High (95.9%) and Ozark High (98.5%). Additionally, Sparta High's test scores in core subjects like Algebra I, Biology I, and English II are generally lower than the state and district averages, with only 52.5% of Sparta High students being proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.5%. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 16.6% to 31.8% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the nearby high-performing schools like Kickapoo High (13.1%) and Nixa High (16.2%).

Sparta High serves a higher proportion of low-socioeconomic status students, with 45.75% to 56.05% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby schools like Kickapoo High (26.53%) and Nixa High (23.71%). This socioeconomic challenge may be contributing to the school's lower performance, as research has shown that students from disadvantaged backgrounds often face additional obstacles in academic achievement. Addressing these areas, such as high chronic absenteeism and improving test scores, could be crucial for Sparta High to improve its overall outcomes and better serve its student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

8520 State Hwy14e
Sparta, MO 65753-0160

(417) 634-3224

District: Sparta R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
168^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,187

Feeder schools for Sparta High:

Elementary:	Sparta Elementary
Middle:	Sparta Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 229

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.8%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Hispanic:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sparta High ranks better than 55.6% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.97. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sparta High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.8%), two or more races (2.6%), Hispanic (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sparta High is 15.2. (See more...)

Compare Sparta High employs 15 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sparta High is $10,187.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sparta High:

SchoolDigger ranks Sparta High 168^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Sparta High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Sparta R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Sparta R-III 109^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sparta High

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Rank History for all students at Sparta High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	35.88	405^th	534	24.2%
2007	45.23	323^rd	538	40.0%
2008	59.20	209^th	539	61.2%
2009	66.54	88^th	507	82.6%
2010	56.95	190^th	516	63.2%
2011	62.74	135^th	528	74.4%
2012	60.80	153^rd	522	70.7%
2013	55.90	185^th	523	64.6%
2014	37.28	364^th	521	30.1%
2015	24.95	431^st	504	14.5%
2016	15.54	367^th	401	8.5%
2017	20.73	360^th	404	10.9%
2018	26.00	379^th	468	19.0%
2019	13.99	425^th	460	7.6%
2021	53.04	133^rd	358	62.8%
2022	35.97	217^th	361	39.9%
2023	35.99	216^th	352	38.6%
2024	46.97	168^th	378	55.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sparta High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	37.60	244^th	382	36.1%
2019	21.92	319^th	368	13.3%
2022	56.03	91^st	250	63.6%
2023	50.49	104^th	268	61.2%

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Rank History for White students at Sparta High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	16.36	404^th	440	8.2%
2019	9.94	414^th	430	3.7%
2021	40.76	165^th	309	46.6%
2022	28.25	218^th	310	29.7%
2023	31.43	195^th	302	35.4%
2024	42.07	143^rd	321	55.5%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Sparta High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	257	257
1992	271	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	271
1993	303	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	303
1994	323	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	323
1995	198	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
1996	198	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
1997	209	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	209
1998	188	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	188
1999	164	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	164
2000	158	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
2001	174	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	174
2002	189	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	190
2003	189	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	190
2004	226	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	227
2005	213	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	215
2006	225	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	230
2007	201	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	206
2008	190	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	195
2009	200	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
2010	194	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	198
2011	206	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	209
2012	205	1	0	0	3	0	2	0	211
2013	186	1	1	2	0	2	1	0	193
2014	192	1	0	2	0	2	0	0	197
2015	193	0	0	3	0	2	0	0	198
2016	200	1	0	3	0	0	1	0	205
2017	192	0	0	3	1	0	2	0	198
2018	172	0	0	2	1	0	2	0	177
2019	171	0	1	2	1	0	5	0	180
2020	197	0	2	1	1	0	4	0	205
2021	217	0	1	1	0	0	4	0	223
2022	238	1	2	3	1	0	8	0	253
2023	237	1	2	2	1	0	4	0	247
2024	217	1	1	3	1	0	6	0	229

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	257	17.4	14.7	n/a
1992	271	18.9	14.3	n/a
1993	303	20.1	15.1	n/a
1994	323	21.4	15.1	0
1995	198	15.0	13.2	n/a
1996	198	15.0	13.2	n/a
1997	209	19.0	11.0	15.8
1998	188	20.5	9.2	15.4
1999	164	18.6	8.8	29.3
2000	158	16.6	9.5	32.3
2001	174	16.6	10.5	28.7
2002	190	16.7	11.4	31.1
2003	190	16.7	11.4	31.1
2004	227	17.8	12.8	38.3
2005	215	19.3	11.1	40
2006	230	18.3	12.6	38.7
2007	206	17.3	11.9	45.6
2008	195	18.4	10.6	43.6
2009	203	17.2	11.8	41.9
2010	198	16.0	12.3	52
2011	209	16.2	12.8	53.1
2012	211	15.9	13.2	51.7
2013	193	16.2	11.8	56.5
2014	197	16.4	11.9	65
2015	198	16.0	12.3	58.6
2016	205	17.0	12.0	61.5
2017	198	16.3	12.1	59.1
2018	177	16.5	10.7	57.6
2019	180	15.5	11.6	55
2020	205	15.4	13.3	55.1
2021	223	15.4	14.4	56.1
2022	253	15.9	15.9	50.6
2023	247	16.9	14.6	45.7
2024	229	15.0	15.2	53.7

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	257	17.4	14.7	n/a
1992	271	18.9	14.3	n/a
1993	303	20.1	15.1	n/a
1994	323	21.4	15.1	0
1995	198	15.0	13.2	n/a
1996	198	15.0	13.2	n/a
1997	209	19.0	11.0	15.8
1998	188	20.5	9.2	15.4
1999	164	18.6	8.8	29.3
2000	158	16.6	9.5	32.3
2001	174	16.6	10.5	28.7
2002	190	16.7	11.4	31.1
2003	190	16.7	11.4	31.1
2004	227	17.8	12.8	38.3
2005	215	19.3	11.1	40
2006	230	18.3	12.6	38.7
2007	206	17.3	11.9	45.6
2008	195	18.4	10.6	43.6
2009	203	17.2	11.8	41.9
2010	198	16.0	12.3	52
2011	209	16.2	12.8	53.1
2012	211	15.9	13.2	51.7
2013	193	16.2	11.8	56.5
2014	197	16.4	11.9	65
2015	198	16.0	12.3	58.6
2016	205	17.0	12.0	61.5
2017	198	16.3	12.1	59.1
2018	177	16.5	10.7	57.6
2019	180	15.5	11.6	55
2020	205	15.4	13.3	55.1
2021	223	15.4	14.4	56.1
2022	253	15.9	15.9	50.6
2023	247	16.9	14.6	45.7
2024	229	15.0	15.2	53.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sparta High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$768 (6.9%)	$10,344 (93.1%)	$11,112
2020	$605 (5.9%)	$9,596 (94.1%)	$10,201
2021	$590 (6.4%)	$8,608 (93.6%)	$9,198
2022	$680 (6.7%)	$9,507 (93.3%)	$10,187

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sparta High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 425^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 216^th of 352 High schools	31%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Sparta High)	30.6	33.3	2.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Sparta R-III)	30.6	33.3	2.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Sparta High)	14.6	30	15.4%
End of Course Biology I (Sparta R-III)	14.6	30	15.4%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	180	247	37.2%
African American	0	1
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	2	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	171	237	38.6%
Two or More Races	5	4	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55%	45.7%	9.3%

Schools Near Sparta High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Algebra II (2024)	MAP English I (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	MAP American History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP English I End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	MAP American History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sparta High	Public	9-12	8520 State Hwy14e	Sparta	65753	Christian County	Sparta R-III	No	No	No	No	(417) 634-3224	229	15	15.2	53.7%	217 (94.8%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	47	168^th of 378 public high schools	55.6%		36	216^th of 352 public high schools	38.6%	48	52.5	26.6						$10,187	$681	$9,507
Chadwick High	Public	7-12	7090 State Hwy 125 S	Chadwick	65629	Christian County	Chadwick R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 634-3588	133	10	13.1	49.6%	127 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)								(n/a)								$11,407	$1,454	$9,954
Ozark High	Public	9-12	1350 W Bluff Dr	Ozark	65721	Christian County	Ozark R-VI	No	No	No	No	(417) 582-5901	1,795	114	15.7	25.0%	1,578 (87.9%)	19 (1.1%)	95 (5.3%)	10 (0.6%)	7 (0.4%)	5 (0.3%)	81 (4.5%)	67.7	67^th of 378 public high schools	82.3%		59.2	84^th of 352 public high schools	76.1%	17	40.6	49.0	55.7	67.8	71.4	44.1	39.7	$11,081	$2,396	$8,684
Logan-Rogersville High	Public	9-12	300 N Missouri Blvd	Rogersville	65742	Webster County	Logan-Rogersville R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(417) 753-2813	726	49	14.9	29.5%	681 (93.8%)	5 (0.7%)	19 (2.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.5%)	67.2	70^th of 378 public high schools	81.5%		63	76^th of 352 public high schools	78.4%	6	49.6	40.6	59.7					$11,157	$2,044	$9,113
Delmina Woods Youth Facility	Public	6-12	8872 State Hwy H	Forsyth	65653	Taney County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(417) 634-3196	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Fordland High	Public	9-12	1248 School St	Fordland	65652	Webster County	Fordland R-III	No	No	No	No	(417) 767-4555	198	18	11.2	32.8%	184 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	46.4	174^th of 378 public high schools	54.0%					(n/a)	14.7	28.7			74.4			$7,182	$1,822	$5,359
Glendale High	Public	9-12	2727 S Ingram Mill	Springfield	65804	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-8900	1,369	77	17.7	34.1%	1,078 (78.7%)	70 (5.1%)	101 (7.4%)	33 (2.4%)	5 (0.4%)	5 (0.4%)	77 (5.6%)	54.4	125^th of 378 public high schools	66.9%		33.3	227^th of 352 public high schools	35.5%	102	27.6	35.2	54.7	45.6		48.1		$11,894	$1,920	$9,974
Nixa High	Public	9-12	514 South Nicholas Road	Nixa	65714	Christian County	Nixa Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(417) 724-3500	1,987	115	17.3	21.8%	1,676 (84.3%)	18 (0.9%)	126 (6.3%)	25 (1.3%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	139 (7.0%)	91.5	4^th of 378 public high schools	98.9%		90.6	6^th of 352 public high schools	98.3%	2	77.7	67.9	72.0	94.1		60.6		$9,880	$848	$9,032
Ozark Correctional Center	Public	7-12	929 Honor Camp Ln	Fordland	65652	Webster County	Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(417) 767-4491	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Kickapoo High	Public	9-12	3710 S Jefferson	Springfield	65807	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-8500	1,918	100	19.1	29.7%	1,471 (76.7%)	84 (4.4%)	138 (7.2%)	99 (5.2%)	10 (0.5%)	7 (0.4%)	109 (5.7%)	65.7	80^th of 378 public high schools	78.8%		54.7	106^th of 352 public high schools	69.9%	26	38.2	47.8	57.7	60.0		49.9		$11,285	$1,457	$9,828

Frequently Asked Questions about Sparta High

Is Sparta High a good school?

Sparta High ranks 168^th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Sparta High in?

Sparta R-III

What is the racial makeup of Sparta High?

Students at Sparta High are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend Sparta High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 229 students attended Sparta High.

What schools feed into Sparta High?

Sparta High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sparta Elementary
Middle : Sparta Middle

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