Very Good
#802 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 25% in state
Sparta Senior High School
High School · Sparta Area Schools · Sparta, MI
A Sparta Area Schools high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
475 WEST SPARTAN DR, Sparta, MI 49345
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sparta Senior High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 45% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sparta Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated958/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sparta), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,918
Median home value
$261,400
Median rent
$968/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
84.6%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49345; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Sparta Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sparta Senior High School is listed in Sparta Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sparta Senior High School
Sparta Senior High School is a public high school in Sparta, MI, part of Sparta Area Schools, serving approximately 818 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #802 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sparta Senior High School
What grades does Sparta Senior High School serve?
Sparta Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sparta Senior High School?
Sparta Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 818 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparta Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparta Senior High School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sparta Senior High School rank in MI?
Sparta Senior High School ranks #802 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Sparta Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sparta Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sparta Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sparta Senior High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Sparta Senior High School a charter school?
No, Sparta Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sparta Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Sparta Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sparta Senior High School?
43.0% of students at Sparta Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 818
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.9%
- Phone
- (616) 887-8213
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49345)
- 13,189
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49345; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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