As the only high school in Sparta Area Schools, Sparta Senior High School prepares ninth through 12th grade students for future academic and career success. The student population is relatively small compared to other high schools in Kent County, allowing Sparta area students to form close relationships and get individual support from teachers. The staff is committed to continuous improvement and welcomes all students to this Kent Intermediate School District Schools of Choice institution.
Honors classes, advanced placement courses and a Concurrent Enrollment program with Ferris State University help prepare students for college. A career internship program and classes at the Kent Career Technical Center help students advance toward a technical career after graduation. World languages, drama, music and competitions through the Michigan Competitive Bands Association are just a few examples of the opportunities that await prospective students of Sparta Senior High School.
Spartan student-athletes compete in the Ottawa-Kent Blue Athletic Conference in multiple sports, but football games consistently draw community attention. Thanks to a large new stadium constructed in 2018, community members can enjoy watching their Spartans from a modern, accessible arena.
Sparta Senior High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
475 W Spartan Dr,
Sparta, MI
Sparta Area Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Matthew Spencer
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
50%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
87%
Niche Grade
B
A-
B-
B
B-
C
B-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
93.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
388:1
Student Diversity
Male
53%
Female
47%
White
82.7%
Hispanic
12.8%
Black
1.5%
Two or more races
1.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Grand Valley State University
174 Students
Ferris State University
157 Students
Michigan State University
117 Students
Grand Rapids Community College
111 Students
Central Michigan University
90 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
89 Students
Western Michigan University
78 Students
Davenport University
56 Students
Saginaw Valley State University
54 Students
Calvin University
45 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
49 Students
Business
35 Students
Nursing
35 Students
Biology
23 Students
Education
16 Students
Political Science and Government
14 Students
Physical Therapy
13 Students
Marketing
12 Students
Elementary Education
12 Students
Social Work and Youth Services
12 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/1/2024
Budget cuts hit the arts the hardest, and continuously. I would love to see the arts get the funding and support they need.
2/24/2024
I transferred to Sparta Senior School as a Junior and made some pretty good friends right away. The sports teams at Sparta are pretty underfunded and the coaches are unprofessional. I've had some teachers that I like a lot and have helped me throughout the class. I've also had teachers that are very lazy and don't help the students at all. The community at Sparta is a lot different than what I've experienced in the past and was definitely something I had to adapt to. Overall I'd rate my two year experience there a three out of five.
12/6/2023
Sparta Senior High is your typical highschool. I don't believe anything about our highschool sticks out but it isn't a bad experience. Overall, I wouldn't be mad to let my kids attend here.
GreatSchools Reviews
11/9/2023
Phenomenal teaching staff that truly cares about your child and their success. A huge selection of classes to choose from, many offering hands on fun learning activities and college credit courses available as well. Great communication between teachers and administration regarding any updates and ev...
4/19/2022
I moved my girls to Sparta, one was a Sophomore and the other a 8th grader. This has been a great experience for both my girls and myself. My Sophomore was barely passing, to C’s or above. My younger daughter now a Sophomore, is thriving. Best decision I made.
12/24/2014
Our family moved from the North View school district (Amazing) to the Sparta school district. (Even more amazing) The teachers and administration are outstanding! The faculty truly try to discover each student's individual talents and capitalize on those talents. The focus is on learning, building s...
8/22/2014
This is a good quality school. I love the small town values and teachers who truly love their job. I think that Sparta should offer more advanced and AP classes. The more advanced classes should start at an earlier age to allow kids to get the most of their K-12 experience and be better prepared for...
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Sparta
List Price Range
$53K - $1M
Homes For Sale
4
Average Home Value
$312,411
Median Lot Size
18,295 Sq Ft
Average House Size
1,645 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- Pre-K to 12th
- Charter
- K to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Charter
Parks in this Area
Lamoreaux Brothers Veterans Memorial Park
William A Rogers Village Park
Sparta Sports Park
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