Enrollment
56
High
DISTRICT 464 · STATE 475
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SPARTA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 551416002486
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School
900 East Montgomery St, Sparta, WI 54656 · (608) 366-3400 · Monroe County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNCHARTERTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL56 STUDENTS
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Not graded
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Student : Teacher
27.7:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.3:1 · STATE 14.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
70%
39 students
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 42%
Community
0
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 11 | 12 | 21% |
| Grade 12 | 44 | 79% |
Student demographics
42%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 54% · 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
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Where Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 56 | #473 of 532 |
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
56
+30 (+115%) vs 2020
+17% since 2010-11, when it was 48
Student : Teacher
27.7:1
was 13.0:1
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 | 56 | 2 | 27.7:1 | 70% (39) |
| 2023-24 | 63 | 2 | 31.2:1 | 5% (3) |
| 2022-23 | 47 | 2 | 23.3:1 | 74% (35) |
| 2020-21 | 26 | 2 | 13.0:1 | 69% (18) |
| 2017-18 | 24 | 2.3 | 10.3:1 | 46% (11) |
| 2015-16 | 30 | 2 | 15.0:1 | 60% (18) |
| 2010-11 | 48 | 3 | 16.0:1 | 69% (33) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School.
Since 2017-18: students up 133% (24 to 56); teachers down 13% (2.3 to 2).
About Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School serves students in Sparta, Wisconsin, as a small high school. A federal count lists 56 students at the school, in grades 9 through 12. Average enrollment for high schools in Wisconsin is about 475, so this school runs 88% smaller than that.
Sparta Area School District operates 7 schools. Combined enrollment is 2,749 students.
A majority of students at Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School, 73%, are White. The next largest groups are 20% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. The school's White share is 17 points below the 90% share among Monroe County residents. Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School has a diversity index of 42%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School counts 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 27.7 students for each one. Among high schools in Wisconsin, the typical ratio is 14.6:1. About 70% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. Among public schools in Monroe County, the average eligibility rate is 46%.
Census Bureau estimates for Monroe County show that median household income is about $69,467, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 21% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School is one of 23 public schools in Monroe County, which together enroll about 6,845 students.
Nearby, Sparta Meadowview Middle is about 0.8 miles away. Other public schools within five miles number 6.
By NCES locale, the school is Town: Distant, or in a town some distance from an urbanized area. Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School holds a charter, making it a public charter school.
In 2020-21 the school reported 26 students, and in 2024-25 it reported 56. Grade changes, mergers, or boundary shifts can explain gaps this large. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 13.0:1 in 2020-21 to 27.7:1 in 2024-25.
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Monroe County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
46,208
Census ACS
Median income
$69,467
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
23
6,845 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Sparta Area School District
- Sparta HighHigh · 871 students
- Sparta Meadowview MiddleMiddle · 687 students
- Herrman ElementaryElementary · 616 students
- Southside Early Learning CenterElementary · 268 students
- Sparta Montessori SchoolElementary · 161 students
- Innovations STEM AcademyMiddle · 90 students
Other schools in Sparta
- Sparta HighHigh · 871 students
- Sparta Meadowview MiddleMiddle · 687 students
- Herrman ElementaryElementary · 616 students
- Southside Early Learning CenterElementary · 268 students
- Sparta Montessori SchoolElementary · 161 students
- Innovations STEM AcademyMiddle · 90 students
Nearby schools
- Sparta Meadowview Middle0.8 mi · 687
- Innovations STEM Academy0.8 mi · 90
- Southside Early Learning Center0.9 mi · 268
- Sparta Montessori School1.1 mi · 161
- Herrman Elementary1.2 mi · 616
- Sparta High1.2 mi · 871
Frequently asked questions
About Sparta Alternative Independent Learning SchoolHow large is Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School?
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School enrolls approximately 56 students in grades 09-12.
Is Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School have?
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School employs 2 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 27.7:1.
How diverse is Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School?
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School reports a student body of 73% White, 20% Hispanic, 2% Black, 4% Two or more.
Is Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School public or private?
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Sparta Area School District.
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