- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sparks, NV
Sparks High School
Federal NCES profile for Sparks High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320048000246
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sparks High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Sparks · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 95.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sparks High School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sparks High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Sparks, NV.
School address
District: Washoe County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320048000246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Sparks High School held near 1,278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.2 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 320048000246 · Sparks, NV High · MID · TRAD
1,211 enr · 20.5:1 · 95.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: North Valleys High School (2,307 students)
Sparks High School held near 1,278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.2 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Sparks High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Valleys
North Valleys High School
2,307 students
- Spanish Spring
Spanish Springs High School
2,131 students
- Edward C. Reed
Edward C. Reed High School
2,092 students
- Procter R. Hug
Procter R. Hug High School
2,008 students
- Reno High Scho
Reno High School
1,741 students
- This school
Sparks High School
1,211 students
What this shows Sparks High School reports 1,211 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sparks High School compares
Sparks High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.1% | ▲ 24% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,211 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,211
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 64% in Nevada - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
56.6%
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
$10,869
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
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 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
166
in-school suspensions + 189 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.4%
White 11.3%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 2.5%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Sparks High School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Washoe County School District reports $10,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sparks High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Valleys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward C. Reed High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Procter R. Hug High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reno High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sparks High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,092
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Sparks
2 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 (~1,211 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sparks High School
How many students attend Sparks High School?
Sparks High School has 1,211 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sparks, NV. CCD year-over-year: 1,311 (2022-23) → 1,278 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparks High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparks High School is 20.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sparks High School?
95.1% of students at Sparks High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sparks High School?
The largest demographic group at Sparks High School is Hispanic or Latino at 78.4% of enrollment, in Sparks, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sparks High School?
Sparks High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Sparks High School rank among high schools in Sparks?
By Resource Investment Index, Sparks High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Sparks, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Sparks on the city page.
What other schools are in Washoe County School District?
Besides Sparks High School, Washoe County School District also operates North Valleys High School (2,307 students), Spanish Springs High School (2,131 students), and Edward C. Reed High School (2,092 students). See the Washoe County School District district page for the complete list.