- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sparta, NJ
Sparta High School
Federal NCES profile for Sparta High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341551005396
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sparta High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Sparta · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 2.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sparta High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sparta High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Sparta, NJ.
School address
District: Sparta Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341551005396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Sparta High School held near 1,045 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 99.4 → 101.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 341551005396 · Sparta, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,025 enr · 10.4:1 · 2.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Sparta Middle School (762 students)
Sparta High School held near 1,045 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 99.4 → 101.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Sparta High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sparta High School
1,025 students
- Sparta Middle
Sparta Middle School
762 students
- Alpine Element
Alpine Elementary School
759 students
- Helen Morgan S
Helen Morgan School
499 students
- Mohawk Avenue 236
Mohawk Avenue School
236 students
What this shows Sparta High School reports 1,025 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sparta High School compares
Sparta High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.9% | ▼ 90% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,025 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,025
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$27,673
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Asian 4.5%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Sparta High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
District finance for Sparta Township Public School District reports $27,673 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sparta High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alpine Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helen Morgan School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mohawk Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sparta High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~1,025 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sparta High School
How many students attend Sparta High School?
Sparta High School has 1,025 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sparta, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,071 (2022-23) → 1,045 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparta High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparta High School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sparta High School?
2.9% of students at Sparta High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sparta High School?
The largest demographic group at Sparta High School is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Sparta, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sparta High School?
Sparta High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 High School rank among public schools in Sparta?
By Resource Investment Index, Sparta High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Sparta, NJ. 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 Township Public School District?
Besides Sparta High School, Sparta Township Public School District also operates Sparta Middle School (762 students), Alpine Elementary School (759 students), and Helen Morgan School (499 students). See the Sparta Township Public School District district page for the complete list.