D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Sparks High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 820 15TH ST, Sparks, NV 89431
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 15% · Math 4% proficient · 5th percentile in Nevada
Graduation
B
88% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Nevada schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

44
Repit Score
out of 100
1,278
Students
enrolled
22.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%5/100reading 9th percentile, math 2nd percentile among Nevada high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%59/10088% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%64/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 48% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Nevada schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −31 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Nevada. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency15% (−24 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency4% (−21 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate88% (+12 pts vs. state avg 76%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Nevada state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White5%5%reading -57 pts, math -32 pts0th percentile (list)
Hispanic17%3%reading -18 pts, math -12 pts6th percentile (list)
Low-income12%3%reading -24 pts, math -13 pts2nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 820 15TH ST
City Sparks
ZIP Code 89431
District 3200480
NCES School ID 320048000246
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 89431

Understanding the community around Sparks High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $61,968
Per Capita Income $29,009
Poverty Rate 10.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%
High School or Higher 74.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $303,200
Median Rent $1,183
Owner-Occupied 46.1%
Renter-Occupied 53.9%
View full data for ZIP 89431 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sparks High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 76.1%
White 12.6%
Black 2.6%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More Races 3.1%
American Indian 0.8%
Pacific Islander 1.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,278
Teachers (FTE) 56.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 22.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sparks High School?
Sparks High School has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Sparks High School?
Sparks High School has 1,278 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.8:1.
What grades does Sparks High School serve?
Sparks High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sparks High School receive per student?
Sparks High School receives $14,973 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sparks High School in 89431 ▼
Avg Home Value
$407,574
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,734
1-Year Change
+4.6%
% Renters
53.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026