Serving 247 students in grades 9-12, Sparta High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Sparta High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Sparta High School's student population of 247 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
Sparta High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sparta High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#886 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
96%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Sparta High School is ranked #886 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Sparta High School often compared to?
Sparta High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ozark High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sparta High School?
The graduation rate of Sparta High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sparta High School?
247 students attend Sparta High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Sparta High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sparta High School?
Sparta High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sparta High School offer ?
Sparta High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sparta High School part of?
Sparta High School is part of Sparta R-III School District.
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