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Enrollment
1,211
High
DISTRICT 1,103 · STATE 973
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WASHOE COUNTY·NCES 320048000246
Sparks High School
820 15TH ST, SPARKS, NV 89431 · (775) 353-5550 · Washoe County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,211 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
20.4:1
60 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.1:1 · STATE 72.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
1,211 students
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 85%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 312 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 303 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 278 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 311 | 26% |
| Ungraded | 7 | 1% |
Student demographics
37%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 70% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Sparks High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparks High School this school | 1,211 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Procter R. Hug High School Sparks | 2,008 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Earl Wooster High School RENO | 1,338 | 100.0% | N/A |
| East Career and Technical Academy High School Las Vegas | 1,848 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Equipo Academy Las Vegas | 942 | 100.0% | 24.8% |
| Veterans Tribute CTA High School Las Vegas | 823 | 100.0% | N/A |
Matched among Nevada high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Sparks High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Nevada | In Washoe County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,211 | #54 of 130 | #10 of 21 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.4:1 | #21 of 78 | #3 of 16 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 37.1% | #75 of 80 | #16 of 16 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #68 of 97 | #3 of 19 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +2.0% | #30 of 35 | #7 of 7 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,211
-13 (-1%) vs 2020
-14% since 1990-91, when it was 1,414
Student : Teacher
20.4:1
was 15.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,211 | 59.5 | 20.4:1 | 100% (1,211) |
| 2023-24 | 1,278 | 56 | 22.8:1 | 100% (1,278) |
| 2022-23 | 1,311 | 59.2 | 22.1:1 | 100% (1,309) |
| 2020-21 | 1,224 | 77 | 15.9:1 | 48% (592) |
| 2017-18 | 1,187 | 59.5 | 19.9:1 | 58% (690) |
| 2015-16 | 1,198 | 64 | 18.7:1 | 67% (801) |
| 2010-11 | 1,170 | 62 | 18.9:1 | 65% (766) |
| 2000-01 | 1,952 | 91 | 21.4:1 | 19% (368) |
| 1990-91 | 1,414 | 69 | 20.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Sparks High School.
About Sparks High School
A mid-sized high school in SPARKS, Nevada, Sparks High School is part of Washoe County. Federal data show 1,211 students enrolled in grades 9 through 12 in 2024-25. On average, high schools in Nevada enroll around 973, and this school is 24% above that mark.
Enrollment across the 114 schools in Washoe County totals 63,959 students.
The student body at Sparks High School is 78% Hispanic. The school is also 11% White, 3% multiracial, 2% Black, and 2% Asian. The Hispanic share of the county population is lower, at 26%. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 37, compared with 70 nationally.
Classroom staffing at Sparks High School totals 59.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1. The average for high schools in Nevada is 72.6:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at Sparks High School is about 100%. Public schools in Washoe County average 56%.
American Community Survey estimates for Washoe County show that the median household earns about $88,096 a year, about 34% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. Washoe County has 127 public schools with about 68,279 students, including Sparks High School.
The closest school to Sparks High School is Robert Mitchell Elementary, located about 0.2 miles away. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Sparks High School.
Federal records code the school's setting as Suburb: Large.
Enrollment went from 1,224 in 2020-21 to 1,211 in 2024-25, a change of 13 students. The school's ratio increased from 15.9:1 to 20.4:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
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Washoe County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
497,200
Census ACS
Median income
$88,096
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
127
68,279 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Washoe County
- North Valleys High SchoolHigh · 2,307 students
- Spanish Springs High SchoolHigh · 2,131 students
- Edward C. Reed High SchoolHigh · 2,092 students
- Procter R. Hug High SchoolHigh · 2,008 students
- Reno High SchoolHigh · 1,741 students
- Damonte Ranch High SchoolHigh · 1,738 students
Other schools in SPARKS
- Spanish Springs High SchoolHigh · 2,131 students
- Edward C. Reed High SchoolHigh · 2,092 students
- Procter R. Hug High SchoolHigh · 2,008 students
- Sky Ranch Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,206 students
- Pinecrest Academy of Northern NevadaElementary · 1,033 students
- Lou Mendive Middle SchoolMiddle · 964 students
Nearby schools
- Robert Mitchell Elementary0.2 mi · 336
- Kate Smith Elementary0.5 mi · 186
- Alice Maxwell Elementary0.8 mi · 368
- Agnes Risley Elementary0.8 mi · 363
- George L. Dilworth S.t.e.m Academy0.8 mi · 613
- Sparks Middle School0.8 mi · 622
Frequently asked questions
About Sparks High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Sparks High School?
Sparks High School enrolls approximately 1,211 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Sparks High School serve?
Sparks High School serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Sparks High School?
Approximately 20.4:1 students per teacher at Sparks High School.
How diverse is Sparks High School?
Sparks High School reports a student body of 11% White, 78% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Sparks High School?
Sparks High School is overseen by Washoe County in Washoe County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.