SPARKS HIGH SCHOOL

www.washoeschools.net/sparkshs

1,211 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sparks High School, located at 820 15th Street in Sparks, Nevada, is a historic institution serving as a cornerstone of the local community. As part of the Washoe County School District, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. Known for its rich tradition, the school balances a commitment to core educational standards with a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, which foster a sense of school spirit and community engagement among its diverse student body.

Beyond academics, Sparks High School places a strong emphasis on student development and personal growth. The school is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to pursue their interests and develop leadership skills. By leveraging community partnerships and a dedicated faculty, Sparks High School strives to equip its students with the critical thinking abilities and character necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world, remaining a vital educational hub for the families of the Sparks area.

1,211

Total Students

59.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SPARKS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	949
Black	30
Asian	28
Two or More	36
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	18

Hispanic
949 (78.4%)
White
137 (11.3%)
Two or More
36 (3.0%)
Black
30 (2.5%)
Asian
28 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
18 (1.5%)
American Indian
13 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Washoe County
Phone:	(775)353-5550
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/sparkshs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,211
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 9 312

Grade 10 303

Grade 11 278

Grade 12 311

Ungraded 7

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SPARKS HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	312
Grade 10	303
Grade 11	278
Grade 12	311
Ungraded	7

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SPARKS HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	548	45.3%
Male	663	54.7%

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