Sparta High School

www.sparta.org/domain/11

1,025 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sparta High School, located at 70 West Mountain Road in Sparta, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Sparta Township Public School District. The school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors-level tracks, and vocational opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The facility itself is situated in a suburban setting, providing a campus environment that supports a diverse range of educational programs and extracurricular activities.

Beyond its academic offerings, Sparta High School places a strong emphasis on student development through its robust athletic, arts, and extracurricular programs. The school is highly regarded for fostering a competitive and supportive community, often characterized by strong school spirit and active parent-teacher involvement. By balancing rigorous scholastic standards with a commitment to social-emotional learning and student engagement, Sparta High School aims to equip its graduates with the critical thinking skills and character necessary to succeed in a global society.

1,025

Total Students

99.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sparta High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	804
Hispanic	127
Black	29
Asian	46
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
804 (78.4%)
Hispanic
127 (12.4%)
Asian
46 (4.5%)
Black
29 (2.8%)
Two or More
14 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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 Township Public School District
Phone:	(973)729-6191
Website:	http://www.sparta.org/domain/11
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,025
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	99.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 9 241

Grade 10 250

Grade 11 260

Grade 12 274