- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sparta, WI
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School
Federal NCES profile for Sparta Alternative Independent Learning 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 551416002486Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Sparta · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School has class sizes larger than 97% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Sparta, WI.
School address
District: Sparta Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551416002486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School grew from 47 students in 2022-23 to 63 in 2023-24 (+34.0%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 551416002486 · Sparta, WI High · SMALL · CHARTER
56 enr · 28:1 · 70.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Sparta High (871 students)
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School grew from 47 students in 2022-23 to 63 in 2023-24 (+34.0%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sparta High
Sparta High
871 students
- Sparta Meadowv
Sparta Meadowview Middle
687 students
- Herrman Elemen
Herrman Elementary
616 students
- Southside Earl 268
Southside Early Learning Center
268 students
- Sparta Montess 161
Sparta Montessori School
161 students
- This school 56
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School
56 students
What this shows Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School reports 56 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School compares
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28:1 | ▲ 94% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 82% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 56 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
56
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28:1
students per teacher
- 94% above state mean
Top 97% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
46.4%
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
$14,085
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Sparta Area School District reports $14,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sparta Meadowview Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herrman Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside Early Learning Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sparta Montessori School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Sparta
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 (~56 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School
How many students attend Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School?
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School has 56 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sparta, WI. CCD year-over-year: 47 (2022-23) → 63 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School is 28:1, which is 94% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School?
70.2% of students at Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School?
The largest demographic group at Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Sparta, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School?
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning 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 Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School rank among public schools in Sparta?
By Resource Investment Index, Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Sparta, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sparta on the city page.
What other schools are in Sparta Area School District?
Besides Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School, Sparta Area School District also operates Sparta High (871 students), Sparta Meadowview Middle (687 students), and Herrman Elementary (616 students). See the Sparta Area School District district page for the complete list.