Sparta High School

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Sparta High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
70 W Mountain Rd,  Sparta, NJ
Sparta Township Public School District
3.6
3.6
1,025 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Cecil Beavers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
58%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
44%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
99
Full Time Teachers
99
Teachers in First or Second Year
13%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
630
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
100%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
224:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
White
78.4%
Hispanic
12.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.5%
Black
2.8%
Two or more races
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

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.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 260 Students
Montclair State University 185 Students
Penn State 173 Students
New York University 145 Students
The College of New Jersey 138 Students
University of Delaware 134 Students
Boston University 126 Students
Seton Hall University 113 Students
Rowan University 109 Students
James Madison University 95 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 158 Students
Biology 135 Students
Psychology 98 Students
Nursing 91 Students
Finance 75 Students
Marketing 74 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 63 Students
Political Science and Government 57 Students
Computer Science 49 Students
Pre-Law Studies 36 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 205 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/21/2025
I had no help with my applying to my colleges from my counselor, but other than that the school is a pretty good learning environment .
5.0 Senior
4/12/2025
Sparta is a great school with tons of diversity. The sports are amazing and I feel well taken care of in every class.
4.0 Senior
11/30/2024
Sparta High School has fantastic opportunities in a diverse range of fields as far as extracurriculars go. Great athletics, robotics, etc... Could possibly implement better/more frequent communication between students and administration.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/23/2023
The Sparta BOE currently spends all its time and financial resources on bogus culture war initiatives such as book banning. The schools are over crowded, resources are being removed, nurses and teachers are being cut or resigning and our children are paying the price. Their ineptitude ended up in a...
1.0 parent
12/7/2022
Both of my kids had a horrible experience at SHS. Very overrated. Most of the teachers & administrators are miserable. If your child is not in the chosen circle they will not flourish. The students leave a lot to be desired. A lot of shenanigans & bullying just swept under the rug. Don’t believe the...
5.0 parent
1/19/2018
We moved here from Virginia in 2013 and quickly found out that my daughter had some catching up to do in Sparta Middle School. She adapted and then exceled in all her studies. When she got to the high school it was an even better success in both academics and outside the classroom. I cannot tell you...
5.0 parent
7/23/2017
My children have all graduated from SHS, all have gotten into their #1 choice of colleges and all are having great success in their college careers. SHS is very competitive, and colleges see that by the class rankings. I think the kids who complained in previous comments didn't put in any effort but...

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Sparta High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Sparta, NJ, in the Sparta neighborhood, and is served by the Sparta Township Public School District in New Jersey. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,025 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. Sparta High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.66, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $747,565. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pope John Xxiii High School, Veritas Christian Academy, Pope John XXIII Regional High School, and more. Learn more about what Sparta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sparta High School.

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