Sparta High School
SPARTA, NJ · Sparta Township Public School District · Grades 9-12
136th of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 66%▼ Declining
Sparta High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sparta High School 136th of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 66% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 72th in 2019 to 67th in 2025 — declining.
Sparta High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 236 students tested
Sparta High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,045 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.6% | 78.4% | ▼ 11.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.5% | 12.2% | ▲ 7.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.6% | 4.7% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.4% | 3.0% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Sparta High School
Typical home value $613K in zip 07871 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Sparta High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Sussex County Technical SchoolSussex County Technical School District · 3.2 mi away260th of 404
ELA 47% · Math 19% - –Academy for Environmental ScienceMorris County Vocational School District · 4.6 mi away
- 4Jefferson Township High SchoolJefferson Township Public School District · 4.6 mi away270th of 404
ELA 40% · Math 22% - 4Newton High SchoolNewton Public School District · 7 mi away243rd of 404
ELA 51% · Math 21% - 4Wallkill Valley Regional High SchoolWallkill Valley Regional High School · 7.1 mi away258th of 404
ELA 47% · Math 19% - 7Kittatinny Regional High SchoolKittatinny Regional School District · 8.1 mi away154th of 404
ELA 60% · Math 37% - 2Hopatcong High SchoolHopatcong Borough School District · 9.2 mi away336th of 404
ELA 23% · Math 16% - 7Lenape Valley Regional High SchoolLenape Valley Regional High School District · 10 mi away148th of 404
ELA 54% · Math 43%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sparta High School in?
Sparta High School is part of the Sparta Township Public School District district in SPARTA, New Jersey.
Is Sparta High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sparta High School 136th of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 66% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sparta High School?
White 78%, Hispanic 12%, Asian 5%, Black 3% (1,045 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sparta High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07871 is $613K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.