For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 7,985 students in Sparks, NV.
The top ranked public high schools in Sparks, NV are Edward C. Reed High School, Spanish Springs High School and Alpine Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparks, NV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Sparks have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public high schools.
Sparks, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Nevada average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alpine Academy High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sparks, NV (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edward C. Reed High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1350 Baring Blvd.
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5700
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,144 students
Rank: #22.
Spanish Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1065 Eagle Canyon Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7733
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7733
Grades: 9-12
| 2,057 students
Rank: #33.
Alpine Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
605 Boxington Way Ste 112
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-1166
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-1166
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #44.
Procter R. Hug High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3530 Sullivan Lane
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 333-5300
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 333-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,331 students
Rank: #55.
Sparks High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 15th St
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5550
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,311 students
Sparks, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nv Leadership Academy Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1327 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 358-6033
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 358-6033
Grades: K-8
| 82 students
1925 F Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
Grades: PK-6
| 321 students
2275 18th Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Grades: PK
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sparks, NV?
The top ranked public high schools in Sparks, NV include Edward C. Reed High School, Spanish Springs High School and Alpine Academy High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sparks?
5 public high schools are located in Sparks.
What is the racial composition of students in Sparks?
Sparks public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Sparks are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sparks include: Sparks High School vs. Spanish Springs High School, Spanish Springs High School vs. Sparks High School, Procter R. Hug High School vs. Spanish Springs High School
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