How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School | Tomah High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sparta, WI | Tomah, WI |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 56 | 882 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 27.7:1 | 14:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.1% | 28.9% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School | Tomah High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,085 | $13,189 |
| District | Sparta Area School District | Tomah Area School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School | Tomah High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73.2% | 83.8% |
| African American | 1.8% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.6% | 4.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.8% | 2.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 6.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School | Tomah High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 12 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 89:1 | 300:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.3% | 51.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 22 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.