SPARTA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Sparta Senior High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Sparta Area Schools school district, located in SPARTA, MI with about 806 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, Sparta Senior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sparta Senior High School, located in Sparta, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Sparta Area Schools district. Situated on West Spartan Drive, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, offering a variety of core curriculum classes alongside elective options designed to foster student interests and skill development.

Beyond academics, the high school plays a central role in the local community by promoting student engagement through extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and various student-led clubs. By focusing on both character development and academic rigor, Sparta Senior High School aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped to contribute positively to their community. Prospective families and community members can access further details regarding specific programs, staff contact information, and academic calendars through the district’s official website at http://www.spartaschools.org.

For more information, contact Sparta Senior High School at (616) 887-8213 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

475 WEST SPARTAN DR
SPARTA, MI 49345-8734
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SPARTA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SPARTA, MI with about 806 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
806
Teachers:
36.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 806 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SPARTA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.

White
86.1%
Hispanic/Latino
9.1%
Black or African American
2.2%
Two or more races
1.4%
Asian
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
53.1%
Male
46.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.