Sparta High School is a four-year comprehensive community public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades from Sparta, in Sussex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone secondary school of the Sparta Township Public School District.
Serving 1,045 students in grades 9-12, Sparta High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,045 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Sparta High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Sparta High School's student population of 1,045 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,045 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
White, Columbia blue
Sparta High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sparta High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#612 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
11%
Hispanic
12%
34%
Black
3%
14%
White
78%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Sparta High School's ranking?
Sparta High School is ranked #612 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Sparta High School often compared to?
Sparta High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vernon Township High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sparta High School?
The graduation rate of Sparta High School is 98%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Sparta High School?
1,045 students attend Sparta High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sparta High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sparta High School?
Sparta High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sparta High School offer ?
Sparta High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sparta High School part of?
Sparta High School is part of Sparta Township Public School District.
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