B
Good
75/100

Sparta High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 506 N Black River St, Sparta, WI 54656
Overall
B
75/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 32% · Math 27% proficient · 47th percentile in Wisconsin
Graduation
A+
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

75
Repit Score
out of 100
854
Students
enrolled
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%47/100reading 43rd percentile, math 50th percentile among Wisconsin high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%90/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 41% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Wisconsin schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −2 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−8 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−13 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+10 pts vs. state avg 87%)
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 Wisconsin state test (2018–19), 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
White37%27%reading -8 pts, math -10 pts38th percentile (list)
Low-income22%12%reading +1 pts, math -3 pts43rd 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 506 N Black River St
City Sparta
ZIP Code 54656
District 5514160
NCES School ID 551416001843
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 54656

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,048
Per Capita Income $32,625
Poverty Rate 5.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%
High School or Higher 93.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $188,100
Median Rent $917
Owner-Occupied 70.9%
Renter-Occupied 29.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sparta High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 75.3%
Hispanic/Latino 19.2%
Two or More Races 3.0%
Black 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 854
Teachers (FTE) 57.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sparta High?
Sparta High has a Repit School Score of 75 out of 100, earning a grade of B. 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 Sparta High?
Sparta High has 854 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1.
What grades does Sparta High serve?
Sparta High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sparta High receive per student?
Sparta High receives $16,874 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sparta High in 54656 ▼
Avg Home Value
$285,263
Avg Monthly Rent
$972
1-Year Change
+10.5%
% Renters
29.1%

Other Schools in 54656

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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