- Enrollment
- 1,454
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Harvest, AL
Sparkman High School
Federal NCES profile for Sparkman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010222000848
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sparkman High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Harvest · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sparkman High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sparkman High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Harvest, AL.
School address
District: Madison County · Alabama
NCES ID 010222000848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Sparkman High School held near 1,770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.8 → 87.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 010222000848 · Harvest, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,770 enr · 19.5:1 · 32.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazel Green High School (1,454 students)
Sparkman High School held near 1,770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.8 → 87.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Sparkman High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sparkman High School
1,770 students
- Hazel Green Hi
Hazel Green High School
1,454 students
- Buckhorn High
Buckhorn High School
1,320 students
- Meridianville
Meridianville Middle School
1,100 students
- Monrovia Middl
Monrovia Middle School
988 students
- Hazel Green El
Hazel Green Elementary School
963 students
What this shows Sparkman High School reports 1,770 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sparkman High School compares
Sparkman High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 46% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,770 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,770
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 78% in Alabama - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,905
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 43.9%
African American 35.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Sparkman High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Madison County reports $10,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sparkman High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Green High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckhorn High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meridianville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monrovia Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hazel Green Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sparkman High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Harvest
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,770 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sparkman High School
How many students attend Sparkman High School?
Sparkman High School has 1,770 students enrolled. It is a high school in Harvest, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,738 (2022-23) → 1,770 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparkman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparkman High School is 19.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sparkman High School?
32.0% of students at Sparkman High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sparkman High School?
The largest demographic group at Sparkman High School is White at 43.9% of enrollment, in Harvest, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sparkman High School?
Sparkman High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sparkman High School rank among public schools in Harvest?
By Resource Investment Index, Sparkman High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Harvest, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Harvest on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides Sparkman High School, Madison County also operates Hazel Green High School (1,454 students), Buckhorn High School (1,320 students), and Meridianville Middle School (1,100 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.