For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 818 students in Sparta, MI.
The top-ranked public high school in Sparta, MI is Sparta Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparta, MI public high school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Sparta have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Sparta, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sparta Senior High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sparta, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sparta Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
475 W Spartan Dr
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8213
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8213
Gr: 9-12 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Sparta, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Alma Street
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8218
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8218
Gr: K-1 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Englishville School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
8285 Vinton Ave Nw
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8213
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8213
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
1655 12 Mile Road Nw
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-0068
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-0068
Gr: PK | 34 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sparta, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sparta, MI include Sparta Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sparta?
1 public high schools are located in Sparta.
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta?
Sparta public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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