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Sparta High School vs. Wallkill Valley Regional High School

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School Overview

School
Sparta High School
70 West Mountain Road
Sparta, NJ 07871
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Wallkill Valley Regional High School
10 Grumm Road
Hamburg, NJ 07419
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Sparta High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,045 students in grades 9-12, Sparta High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 617 students in grades 9-12, Wallkill Valley Regional High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,045 students
617 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sparta High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wallkill Valley Regional High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sparta High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wallkill Valley Regional High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sparta High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wallkill Valley Regional High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sparta High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sparta Township Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wallkill Valley Regional High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wallkill Valley Regional High School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#612 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
#1350 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sparta High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wallkill Valley Regional High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 30% in NJ)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sparta High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sparta Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wallkill Valley Regional High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wallkill Valley Regional High School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sparta High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sparta Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wallkill Valley Regional High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wallkill Valley Regional High School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
43%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sparta High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sparta Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wallkill Valley Regional High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wallkill Valley Regional High School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
98%
(Top 5% in NJ)
90-94%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Sparta High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Sparta Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Wallkill Valley Regional High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Wallkill Valley Regional High School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sparta High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wallkill Valley Regional High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
255
156
Grade 10 Students
262
159
Grade 11 Students
516
150
Grade 12 Students
12
152

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sparta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sparta Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wallkill Valley Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wallkill Valley Regional High School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sparta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sparta Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wallkill Valley Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wallkill Valley Regional High School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sparta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sparta Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wallkill Valley Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wallkill Valley Regional High School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
78%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sparta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sparta Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wallkill Valley Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wallkill Valley Regional High School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sparta High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sparta Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wallkill Valley Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wallkill Valley Regional High School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.38
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sparta High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sparta Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wallkill Valley Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wallkill Valley Regional High School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sparta High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sparta Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wallkill Valley Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wallkill Valley Regional High School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sparta High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sparta Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wallkill Valley Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wallkill Valley Regional High School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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