SPARKS HIGH SCHOOL

www.washoeschools.net/sparkshs

1,311 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.

1,311

Total Students

59.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SPARKS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	1,001
Black	33
Asian	44
Two or More	39
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	20

Hispanic
1,001 (76.5 %)
White
164 (12.5 %)
Asian
44 (3.4 %)
Two or More
39 (3.0 %)
Black
33 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
20 (1.5 %)
American Indian
8 (0.6 %)

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 SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(775)353-5550
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/sparkshs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
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 9 319

Grade 10 361

Grade 11 330

Grade 12 298

Ungraded 3

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SPARKS HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	319
Grade 10	361
Grade 11	330
Grade 12	298
Ungraded	3

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SPARKS HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	602	45.9%
Male	707	53.9%
Not Specified	2	0.2%

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