For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 927 students in Sparta, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sparta, WI are Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School and Sparta High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparta, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Sparta have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Sparta, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sparta High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sparta, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 East Montgomery St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3400
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Sparta High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 N Black River St
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3504
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 366-3504
Gr: 9-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sparta, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sparta, WI include Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School and Sparta High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sparta?
2 public high schools are located in Sparta.
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta?
Sparta public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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