Sparks High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sparks, Nevada 89431 · Washoe County
#91 of 98 high schools in Nevada
#16813 of 16,910 nationally
About Sparks High School
Sparks High School is a public high located in Sparks, in the Washoe County school district of Nevada, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,211 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 5.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 91st of 98 ranked high schools in Nevada. Its strongest component is students per teacher (15th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,211.
There are 35 schools in Sparks; Sparks High School ranks 35th of 35 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)8%
- Reading proficiency (30%)15%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sparks High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 15%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 8%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sparks High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Robert Mitchell Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students · 289 m away
Kate Smith Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
186 students · 754 m away
Alice Maxwell Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students · 1.2 km away
Agnes Risley Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students · 1.3 km away
George L. Dilworth S.t.e.m Academy
Sparks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
613 students · 1.4 km away
Sparks Middle School
Sparks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
622 students · 1.4 km away
Lincoln Park Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
438 students · 1.4 km away
Greenbrae Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
323 students · 1.5 km away
Bernice Mathews Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students · 1.5 km away
Mater Academy of Northern Nevada
Reno · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
501 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Nevada with a comparable Enrollment.
West Preparatory Institute J-SHS
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1,276 students
Fernley High School
Fernley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,327 students
Pahrump Valley High School
Pahrump · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,333 students
Earl Wooster High School
Reno · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,338 students
Galena High School
Reno · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,345 students
Churchill County High School
Fallon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,025 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sparks High School a good school?
Sparks High School has a Success Index (US) of 5.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #91 of 98 in Nevada. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sparks High School rank in Nevada?
Sparks High School ranks #91 of 98 high schools in Nevada and #16813 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sparks High School?
Sparks High School had 1,211 students in 2025.
Is Sparks High School a elementary school or a high school?
Sparks High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sparks High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sparks High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.