Sparks High School

Sparks High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
820 15th St,  Sparks, NV
Washoe County School District
3.8
3.6
1,298 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
6%
Reading Proficiency
10%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Reading Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
6%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
520
Verbal
510
Average ACT
19
Math
19
English
17
Reading
18
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
19%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
6.7%
State Average
28.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
306:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.9%
Female
45.9%
Hispanic
76.4%
White
12.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.4%
Two or more races
3%
Black
2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Nevada, Reno 370 Students
Truckee Meadows Community College 228 Students
University of Nevada, Las Vegas 131 Students
University of San Francisco 60 Students
University of California - San Diego 45 Students
University of San Diego 42 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 38 Students
Arizona State University 30 Students
Northern Arizona University 29 Students
University of the Pacific 28 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 48 Students
Business 46 Students
Psychology 33 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 29 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Biology 15 Students
Computer Science 15 Students
Mechanical Engineering 14 Students
Physical Therapy 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 121 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/13/2025
The best part of our school, is how welcoming everyone is. The school is very connected and it's like everyone knows everyone. I haven't had many bad experiences, only really good.
4.0 Senior
9/28/2023
My best experience of Sparks High school is being involved in my student council , the worst is students being very much not involved in school activities ect.
5.0 Alum
5/7/2020
Sparks High School students and staff are all like a huge family. Everyone is kind to each other and the teachers genuinely care for their students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 5 Reviews
2.0 parent
6/16/2023
No engagement, no responses from guidance counselors, and teachers belittling students. Send your kids somewhere else.
1.0 parent
12/16/2009
5.0 parent
11/22/2009
5.0 student
8/10/2009

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Sparks High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Sparks, NV and is served by the Washoe County School District in Nevada. The school has a total enrollment of 1,298 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 6% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 10% are proficient in reading. Sparks High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.33, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $358,032. Discover additional schools in the area, like Procter R Hug High School, Washoe Inspire Academy, Earl Wooster High School, and more. Learn more about what Sparks has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sparks High School.

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