Innovations STEM Academy vs Sparta High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Innovations STEM Academy
Sparta · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
90 students
Sparta High
Sparta · Public high · Grades 9–12
871 students
| Measure | Innovations STEM Academy Sparta, Wisconsin | Sparta High Sparta, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 359 | #297 of 446 |
| National rank | #3735 of 15,369 | #11416 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 90 | 871 |
| Enrollment | 90 | 871 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| city | Sparta | Sparta |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Innovations STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 38.2).
- •Innovations STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Innovations STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Innovations STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 40.8%).
- •Sparta High does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.0).
- •Sparta High is the larger school with 871 students compared with 90.
- •Innovations STEM Academy is a charter school while Sparta High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Innovations STEM Academy better than Sparta High?
On the Success Index (US), Innovations STEM Academy ranks higher (68.2 vs 38.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Innovations STEM Academy and Sparta High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sparta and Sparta in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Innovations STEM Academy: 90. Sparta High: 871. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Innovations STEM Academy and Sparta High rank in Wisconsin?
Innovations STEM Academy is 70th of 359 and Sparta High is 297th of 446 among middle schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).