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Wellspring Preparatory High School vs. Sparta Senior High School

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School Overview

School
Wellspring Preparatory High School
1031 Page St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Sparta Senior High School
475 W Spartan Dr
Sparta, MI 49345
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 284 students in grades 9-12, Wellspring Preparatory High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 818 students in grades 9-12, Sparta Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan 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 Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
284 students
818 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wellspring Preparatory 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 Sparta Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wellspring Preparatory High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sparta Senior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wellspring Preparatory 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 Sparta Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wellspring Preparatory High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wellspring Preparatory High School District and the state of Michigan, 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 Sparta Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sparta Area Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1366 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#1388 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wellspring Preparatory 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 Sparta Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wellspring Preparatory High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wellspring Preparatory High School District and Michigan 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 Sparta Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sparta Area Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-59%
(Top 30% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
50%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wellspring Preparatory High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wellspring Preparatory High School District and Michigan 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 Sparta Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sparta Area Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
45%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wellspring Preparatory High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wellspring Preparatory High School District and Michigan 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 Sparta Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sparta Area Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
86%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Wellspring Preparatory High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Wellspring Preparatory High School District and Michigan 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 Sparta Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Sparta Area Schools and Michigan 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 Wellspring Preparatory High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sparta Senior High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
83
177
Grade 10 Students
84
203
Grade 11 Students
59
240
Grade 12 Students
58
198

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Wellspring Preparatory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Wellspring Preparatory High School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sparta Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sparta Area Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wellspring Preparatory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wellspring Preparatory High School District and in Michigan, 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 Sparta Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sparta Area Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wellspring Preparatory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wellspring Preparatory High School District and in Michigan, 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 Sparta Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sparta Area Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
40%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wellspring Preparatory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wellspring Preparatory High School District and in Michigan, 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 Sparta Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sparta Area Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
24%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wellspring Preparatory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wellspring Preparatory High School District and in Michigan, 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 Sparta Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sparta Area Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wellspring Preparatory High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wellspring Preparatory High School District and in Michigan, 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 Sparta Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sparta Area Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.73
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wellspring Preparatory High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wellspring Preparatory High School District and Michigan, 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 Sparta Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sparta Area Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wellspring Preparatory High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wellspring Preparatory High School District and Michigan, 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 Sparta Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sparta Area Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wellspring Preparatory High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wellspring Preparatory High School District and Michigan, 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 Sparta Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sparta Area Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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