Serving 1,278 students in grades 9-12, Sparks High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,278 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Top 50% in NV)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Sparks High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sparks High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Sparks High School is ranked #685 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Sparks High School often compared to?
Sparks High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spanish Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sparks High School?
The graduation rate of Sparks High School is 86%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Sparks High School?
1,278 students attend Sparks High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Sparks High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sparks High School?
Sparks High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Sparks High School offer ?
Sparks High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sparks High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,278 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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