How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Sparta High School | Sussex County Technical School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sparta, NJ | Sparta, NJ |
| School Type | regular | vocational |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,025 | 672 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.3:1 | 12.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 6.0% | 18.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Sparta High School | Sussex County Technical School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $27,673 | $28,969 |
| District | Sparta Township Public School District | Sussex County Technical School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Sparta High School | Sussex County Technical School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.4% | 77.4% |
| African American | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.4% | 14.6% |
| Asian | 4.5% | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.4% | 0.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Sparta High School | Sussex County Technical School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 22 | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 241:1 | 144:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 60 | 0 |
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.