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'''Sparta High School''' is a four-year [[public high school]] serving grades nine through twelve in [[Sparta Township, New Jersey|Sparta Township]], in [[Sussex County, New Jersey|Sussex County]], [[New Jersey]], as part of the [[Sparta Township Public School District]]. The school just completed a $71.5M major reconstruction. |
'''Sparta High School''' is a four-year [[public high school]] serving grades nine through twelve in [[Sparta Township, New Jersey|Sparta Township]], in [[Sussex County, New Jersey|Sussex County]], [[New Jersey]], as part of the [[Sparta Township Public School District]]. The school has just completed a $71.5M major reconstruction. |
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As of the 2005-06 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,174 students and 87.0 classroom teachers (on an [[full-time equivalent|FTE]] basis), for a [[student–teacher ratio]] of 13.5.<ref name=NCES>[http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3415510&ID=341551005396 Sparta High School], [[National Center for Education Statistics]]. Accessed December 8, 2007.</ref> |
As of the 2005-06 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,174 students and 87.0 classroom teachers (on an [[full-time equivalent|FTE]] basis), for a [[student–teacher ratio]] of 13.5.<ref name=NCES>[http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3415510&ID=341551005396 Sparta High School], [[National Center for Education Statistics]]. Accessed December 8, 2007.</ref> |
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*[http://www.sparta.org/ Sparta Township Public School District] |
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*[http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3415510 Data for the Sparta Township Public School District], [[National Center for Education Statistics]] |
*[http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3415510 Data for the Sparta Township Public School District], [[National Center for Education Statistics]] |
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Type | Public high school |
Established | 1959 |
School district | Sparta Township Public School District |
Principal | Dennis Tobin |
Faculty | 87.0 (on FTE basis)[1] |
Grades | 9 - 12 |
Enrollment | 1,174 (as of 2005-06)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 13.5[1] |
Color(s) | Navy, Columbia Blue, White |
Athletics conference | Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference |
Nickname | Spartans |
Information | 973-729-6191 |
Website | School website |
Sparta High School is a four-year public high school serving grades nine through twelve in Sparta Township, in Sussex County, New Jersey, as part of the Sparta Township Public School District. The school has just completed a $71.5M major reconstruction.
As of the 2005-06 school year, the school had an enrollment of 1,174 students and 87.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 13.5.[1]
History
The school opened in September 1959 when Newton High School in neighboring Newton, which had also served Sparta students, could no longer take on Sparta's rapidly growing high school-aged population.
In its first year of operation, Sparta High enrolled over 400 students enrolled in just three grades, including students from not only Sparta, but also from nearby Hopatcong and Byram Township, which shared the school.
When it opened in 1959, the school employed only 28 teachers and participated in only four sports: football, basketball, wrestling, and baseball. There were, however, shop classes and home economics rooms, and the school gave behind-the-wheel driving lessons. In 1963, Sparta graduated its first class—of 160 students—that had attended the school for all four years.
During the 1970s, Sparta High School instituted split sessions to help alleviate problems brought on by increased enrollment. This was only a temporary fix, however, and the town later approved a referendum to build an "annex" onto the back of the school, more than doubling its area. The section added a new cafeteria, a library, and open classroom spaces.
In the early 1990s, the open spaces provided by the built-on annex were renovated and became closed classrooms. By this time, over one thousand students—all from Sparta—were enrolled in the school. Later in the 1990s, the high school was expanded yet again, adding a new science wing and a number of technological upgrades.
In September 2006, Sparta residents approved a referendum to perform major renovations on the school that aim to bring the school up to date. The construction began in the spring of 2008 and was finally completed by the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year. This reconstruction was to alleviate the issue of overcrowding that the school faced. During the construction, many classrooms were displaced to a cluster of modular trailer rooms.
Today, Sparta High School is home to over 1,200 students, approximately 87 faculty members, and a myriad of sports and co-curricular activities.[2]
Awards and recognition
The school was the 63rd-ranked public high school in New Jersey out of 316 schools statewide, in New Jersey Monthly magazine's September 2008 cover story on the state's Top Public High Schools. The school was ranked 73rd in the magazine's September 2006 issue, which included 316 schools across the state.[3]
Sports
Sparta High School is a member of the Sussex County Interscholastic League. All sports teams compete in one of three seasons:
- Fall: Football, Boys' Soccer, Girls' Soccer, Cross-Country (Boys' & Girls'), Field Hockey, Girls' Volleyball, Cheerleading, and Girls' Tennis
- Winter: Boys' Basketball, Girls' Basketball, Skiing (Boys' & Girls'), Bowling (Boys' & Girls'), Winter Track (Boys' & Girls'), Wrestling, Swimming (Boys' & Girls'), and Ice Hockey
- Spring: Track and Field (Boys' & Girls'), Boys' Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse', Baseball, Softball, Golf (Boys' & Girls') and Boys' Tennis
In 2003, Sparta's football team went an undefeated 12-0, winning the North I, Group II state championship against Dover High School 16-0. The game was played at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
The wrestling team won the North I, Group III state sectional championship in 2000 with a 36-29 win against Indian Hills High School.[4]
The 2001 girls basketball team won the North I, Group III state sectional championship with a 36-32 win versus Northern Highlands Regional High School.[5] The team moved on to win the 2001 Group II State Championship, defeating West Morris Mendham High School in the semifinals and Toms River High School South in the finals to take the title.[6]
The girls basketball team won the 2003 North I, Group III title with a 34-28 win against Pascack Valley High School in the tournament final.[7] The 2006 team won the title in a low-scoring match, topping Northern Highlands Regional high School by a final score of 27-18.[8]
In 2005, the softball team won the North I, Group III state title with a 2-1 win against Nutley High School.[9]
Academic excellence off the field
The boys' soccer team has earned the National Soccer Coaches Association of America's High School Boys Team Academic Award for six consecutive seasons (2003–04 through 2009–10) and eight of nine dating back to 2001–02. To qualify for the award, the team must have a minimum grade point average of 3.25 for the entire academic year. The team GPA is determined by adding every player’s GPA, then dividing by the number of players. Sparta is one of only two boys' soccer teams in all of New Jersey to be recognized in each of the past six years (Woodbury High School is the other).[10]
Graduation rate
According to The New Jersey Herald, the graduation rate for Sparta High School is 94.7%. This rate exceeds the national high school graduation rate of approximately 70%. Sparta High School currently has the highest graduation rate in Sussex County.
Administration
Core members of the school's administration are:[11]
- Dennis Tobin - Principal[12]
- Janet Ferraro - Vice Principal
- Steven Stoner - Vice Principal
- Stan Abromavage - Director of Guidance
- Patrick Shea - Athletic Director
Notable alumni
- Greg Baty (born 1964), former NFL player.[13]
- Mike Budnik (born 1974), former professional inline skater, and professional mixed martial arts fighter.
- Tom Caltabiano (1979), Writer/Producer of sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond[citation needed]
- Chris Jent (born 1970), former NBA player.[14]
- Dan Miller (born 1981), mixed martial arts fighter and Cage Fury Fighting Championships Middleweight Champion.[citation needed]
- Jim Miller (born 1983), mixed martial arts fighter and Cage Fury Fighting Championships Lightweight Champion.[citation needed]
- Michael E. Mitrowski (born 1959), college wrestling coach and Mixed Martial Arts fighter[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b c d Sparta High School, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed December 8, 2007.
- ^ History of Sparta High School, accessed January 4, 2007.
- ^ "Top New Jersey High Schools 2008: By Rank", New Jersey Monthly, September 2008, posted August 7, 2008. Accessed August 19, 2008.
- ^ Team Wrestling - North I, Group III, NJSIAA. Accessed July 12, 2007.
- ^ 2001 - North I, Group III, NJSIAA. Accessed July 12, 2007.
- ^ 2001 - Group III, Semis/Finals, NJSIAA. Accessed July 12, 2007.
- ^ 2003 Girls Basketball - North I, Group III, NJSIAA. Accessed July 12, 2007.
- ^ 2006 Girls Basketball - North I, Group III, NJSIAA. Accessed July 12, 2007.
- ^ 2005 Softball - North I, Group III, NJSIAA. Accessed July 12, 2007.
- ^ All-time Boys Team Academic Award Winners - NSCAA.com, accessed March 3, 2010.
- ^ Welcome to Sparta High School, Sparta High School. Accessed August 24, 2008.
- ^ District loses schools chief to Sparta, Advertiser-News, June, 2008
- ^ NFL Historical Player Results, NFL.com, September 20, 2007.
- ^ Community: Chris Jent's career began in Sparta, New Jersey Herald, March 20, 2006.
External links
- Sparta High School web pages
- Sparta Township Public School District
- School Performance Reports for the Sparta Township Public School District, New Jersey Department of Education
- Data for the Sparta Township Public School District, National Center for Education Statistics
- District loses schools chief to Sparta