Summary:
Sparta High School is a public high school located in Sparta, New Jersey, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 1,071. The school is part of the Sparta Township Public School District, which is ranked 196 out of 615 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.
Sparta High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in New Jersey, ranking 75th out of 422 schools in the state for the 2022-2023 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on state assessments is impressive, with students outperforming the state and district averages in most subject areas, particularly in English Language Arts and Algebra II. Sparta High School has maintained an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 96.1% to 98.5% over the past five years, and a very low dropout rate between 0.1% and 0.2% during the same period. The school's rankings for female and male students, as well as for Hispanic and Asian students, are all within the top 100 high schools in New Jersey, indicating that the school is effectively serving a diverse student population. Additionally, Sparta High School's special education students have performed exceptionally well, with the school ranking 31st out of 339 high schools in New Jersey for this subgroup in the 2022-2023 school year, earning a 5-star rating.
When compared to nearby high schools, such as Dover High School, Hopatcong High School, and High Point Regional High School, Sparta High School stands out as a top-performing institution. However, the school has faced some challenges, such as a significant increase in chronic absenteeism from 4.2% in 2020-2021 to 18.6% in 2021-2022, which is an area the school may need to address. Additionally, while Sparta High School has become more racially diverse over the years, the school's student population is still predominantly White, and the district may want to consider strategies to further promote diversity and equity.
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Detail:
Student/teacher ratio: 10.7
Number of students: 1,071
Racial breakdown:
White:
80.6%
Hispanic:
11.1%
Asian:
4.4%
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African American:
2.7%
Two or more races:
0.8%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 3.5%
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