Sparta High School in Sparta, NJ

At a glance

Reported students

1,025

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

99.2

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New Jersey high enrollment

63rd percentile

Compared with 464 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

759

Sparta High School: 1,025 reported students.

State peer staffing position

22nd percentile

10.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,206
Teachers (FTE): 123
Student–teacher ratio: 9.8:1

What the reported data says about Sparta High School

Sparta High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Sparta. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Sparta Township Public School District. NCES reports 1,025 students for 2024–25.

Among 464 high schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 783 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, below the New Jersey median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (78.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.4%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 22 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Sparta High School

1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 99.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.1%
Students with disabilities: 17%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 7.2%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 5
Nurses (FTE): 2
Psychologists (FTE): 2
Social workers (FTE): 2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White78.4%
Hispanic12.4%
Black2.8%
Asian4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Multiracial1.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

22 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Sparta Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

762 reported students

Alpine Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

759 reported students

Helen Morgan School

Elementary · Grades 04–05

499 reported students

Mohawk Avenue School

Elementary · Grades 03–03

236 reported students

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Public schools near Sparta High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Sussex County Technical School High · Sussex County Technical School District	09–12	672	3.2 mi
Medicine Innovation Government and Environmental Science High · Morris County Vocational School District	09–12	36	4.6 mi
Jefferson Township High School High · Jefferson Township Public School District	09–12	761	4.6 mi
Newton High School High · Newton Public School District	09–12	680	7 mi
Wallkill Valley Regional High School High · Wallkill Valley Regional High School	09–12	581	7.1 mi
Kittatinny Regional High School High · Kittatinny Regional School District	07–12	733	8.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Sparta High School

What grades does Sparta High School serve?

Sparta High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Sparta Township Public School District.

How many students attend Sparta High School?

Sparta High School reported 1,025 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 464 New Jersey high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,206 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Sparta High School?

The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 1,025 students and 99.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Sparta High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Sparta High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sparta Township Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Sparta High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

7.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Sparta High School in?

Sparta High School is part of Sparta Township Public School District, based in Sparta, NJ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Sparta High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sussex County Technical School (3.2 mi), Medicine Innovation Government and Environmental Science (4.6 mi), Jefferson Township High School (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.