Sparkman Ninth Grade School

Madison County
2680 Jeff Road
Harvest, AL 35749
621 Students
Secondary School 9th - 9th
School Overview
Sparkman Ninth Grade School, located in Harvest, Alabama, serves as a dedicated transitional campus for students entering their first year of high school within the Madison County School System. By focusing exclusively on the ninth-grade experience, the school provides a specialized environment designed to help students bridge the gap between middle school and the more rigorous academic expectations of the upper high school grades. The campus curriculum is structured to ensure that students earn essential credits toward graduation while receiving targeted guidance during this pivotal developmental year.

As part of the larger Sparkman High School feeder pattern, the ninth-grade center emphasizes academic preparation, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities and support services tailored to the needs of freshmen, fostering a culture of accountability and school spirit. Through its alignment with the district’s broader educational goals, Sparkman Ninth Grade School aims to build a strong foundation that prepares students for success throughout their high school tenure and beyond.
621
Total Students
34.7
Full-Time Teachers
17.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    258 (41.5%)
  • Black
    228 (36.7%)
  • Hispanic
    74 (11.9%)
  • Two or More
    37 (6.0%)
  • American Indian
    18 (2.9%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Secondary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Madison County
Phone: (256)851-4560
Website: http://www.mcssk12.org
Grade Range: 9th - 9th
Total Students: 621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 236
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 32

* 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 9 621
Gender Ratio