SPARTA HIGH

www.sparta.k12.mo.us

227 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sparta High School, located in Sparta, Missouri, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the Sparta R-III School District. As a smaller, rural school community, it prioritizes a supportive environment where students can build close relationships with faculty and peers. The school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or join the military, by offering a balanced curriculum designed to meet state standards.

Beyond its academic offerings, Sparta High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, including sports, clubs, and student organizations, which play a vital role in fostering school spirit and character development. By leveraging its position within the community, the school aims to create a well-rounded learning experience that encourages both academic achievement and civic responsibility among its student body.

227

Total Students

16.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SPARTA HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	5
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
210 (92.5%)
Two or More
9 (4.0%)
Hispanic
5 (2.2%)
Black
1 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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 R-III
Phone:	(417)634-3224
Website:	http://www.sparta.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	227
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 60

Grade 10 52

Grade 11 51

Grade 12 64