Sparta High School

www.sparta.k12.il.us

309 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sparta High School, located at 205 W. Hood St. in Sparta, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As a public high school, it is committed to fostering student development through a diverse academic curriculum and a variety of extracurricular activities. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

Beyond academics, the school plays a vital role in the social fabric of Sparta, often serving as a focal point for community spirit through its athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with opportunities for personal growth and character building, Sparta High School strives to equip its student body with the necessary skills and values to contribute positively to the broader community.

309

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sparta High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	9
Black	45
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	1

White
231 (75.5%)
Black
45 (14.7%)
Two or More
20 (6.5%)
Hispanic
9 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sparta CUSD 140
Phone:	(618)443-4341
Website:	http://www.sparta.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 79

Grade 10 86

Grade 11 76

Grade 12 68