Sparta High School vs. Red Bud High School
Should you attend Sparta High School or Red Bud High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sparta High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Red Bud High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 339 students in grades 9-12, Sparta High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 416 students in grades 9-12, Red Bud High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
339 students
416 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2046 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1667 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
-
6
Grade 9 Students
93
107
Grade 10 Students
95
98
Grade 11 Students
79
99
Grade 12 Students
72
106
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
14%
n/a
n/a
% White
77%
95%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
