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Sparks High School

820 15Th St, Sparks, NV 89431, United States
+1 (775) 353-5550
http://www.washoeschools.net/sparkshs
1.0
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Sparks High School Overview

About This School

Sparks High School is a public high in Sparks, Nevada, serving 1,211 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate 10% proficiency in ELA and 6% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1 with 59 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $54,681. Guidance services are provided through a ratio of 242 students per counselor. Students at the school are 55% male and 45% female. The demographic breakdown includes 78% Hispanic, 11% White, 3% Two or More Races, 2% Asian, and 2% Black students.

1,211
Total Students
Grade 9-12
20:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
59 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts10%
Mathematics6%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
Grade 9-12
County
Washoe County
Students per Counselor
242:1

Sparks High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

10%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 41%State Avg: 42%
6%
Mathematics
City Avg: 32%State Avg: 30%
N/A
Science

Class Information

20:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 17.9:1
State Avg: 27.7:1
242
Students per Counselor

Sparks High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
59

Average Teacher Salary

$54,681
City Avg: $53,523
State Avg: $67,306

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio20:1
Students per Counselor242:1

Sparks High School Student Demographics

Student Body

54.75%
Male
45.25%
Female
Total Enrollment: 1,211 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White11.31%
Hispanic78.36%
Asian2.31%
Black2.48%
Two or More Races2.97%
Native American1.07%

Sparks High School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Sparks High School

Q: What is Sparks High School?

A: Sparks High School is a high public located in Sparks.

Q: How many students attend Sparks High School?

A: Sparks High School has approximately 1,211 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparks High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Sparks High School is 20:1.

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Detailed Information about Sparks High School

Sparks High School is a public high in Sparks, Nevada, serving 1,211 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate 10% proficiency in ELA and 6% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1 with 59 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $54,681. Guidance services are provided through a ratio of 242 students per counselor. Students at the school are 55% male and 45% female. The demographic breakdown includes 78% Hispanic, 11% White, 3% Two or More Races, 2% Asian, and 2% Black students.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: . See methodology →
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About Sparks High School - Sparks, NV

Quick Facts about Sparks High School
School NameSparks High School
School Typepublic
Grade LevelsGrade 9-12
Location820 15Th St, Sparks, NV 89431, Sparks, NV
CountyWashoe County
Phone+1 (775) 353-5550
Total Students1,211
Student-Teacher Ratio20:1
Full-Time Teachers59
Rating1/10
ELA Proficiency10%
Math Proficiency6%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about Sparks High School

What is Sparks High School?

Sparks High School is a high public located in Sparks.

How many students attend Sparks High School?

Sparks High School has approximately 1,211 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparks High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sparks High School is 20:1.

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