Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School

Public, Charter 9-12

 900 East Montgomery St
       Sparta, WI  54656


(608) 366-3400

District: Sparta Area School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,691 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  31.1 Help
Number of students:  63

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.6%
Hispanic:
31.7%
African American:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.8% Help


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Compare Details Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2007 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.24. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.6%), Hispanic (31.7%), African American (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School is 31.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School is $13,691.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Sparta Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sparta Area School District 348th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 5.24 258th 281 8.2%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 16 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 17
2003 16 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 17
2004 23 2 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 29
2005 66 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 68
2006 61 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 66
2007 49 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 52
2008 46 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 48
2009 63 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 63
2010 54 2 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 59
2011 41 4 0 3 0 0 0 0 48
2012 24 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 29
2013 25 2 1 3 1 0 1 0 33
2014 19 0 1 5 1 0 3 0 29
2015 20 2 0 3 0 0 2 0 27
2016 24 2 0 3 0 0 1 0 30
2017 26 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 27
2018 20 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 24
2019 20 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 26
2020 29 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 34
2021 24 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 26
2022 30 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 32
2023 29 1 0 14 3 0 0 0 47
2024 35 3 0 20 2 0 3 0 63

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 17 3.0 5.7 35.3
2003 17 3.0 5.7 35.3
2004 29 2.0 14.5 51.7
2005 68 3.5 19.4 n/a
2006 66 3.5 18.9 n/a
2007 52 3.4 15.3 71.2
2008 48 3.3 14.5 66.7
2009 63 3.2 19.7 63.5
2010 59 3.2 18.4 62.7
2011 48 3.2 15.0 68.8
2012 29 3.1 9.3 75.9
2013 33 2.3 14.3 63.6
2014 29 2.2 13.1 58.6
2015 27 n/a n/a 74.1
2016 30 3.0 10.0 60
2017 27 2.3 11.6 55.6
2018 24 2.3 10.3 45.8
2019 26 2.2 11.5 69.2
2020 34 2.1 16.1 61.8
2021 26 2.1 12.3 69.2
2022 32 2.0 15.8 68.8
2023 47 2.0 23.2 74.5
2024 63 2.0 31.1 4.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 17 3.0 5.7 35.3
2003 17 3.0 5.7 35.3
2004 29 2.0 14.5 51.7
2005 68 3.5 19.4 n/a
2006 66 3.5 18.9 n/a
2007 52 3.4 15.3 71.2
2008 48 3.3 14.5 66.7
2009 63 3.2 19.7 63.5
2010 59 3.2 18.4 62.7
2011 48 3.2 15.0 68.8
2012 29 3.1 9.3 75.9
2013 33 2.3 14.3 63.6
2014 29 2.2 13.1 58.6
2015 27 n/a n/a 74.1
2016 30 3.0 10.0 60
2017 27 2.3 11.6 55.6
2018 24 2.3 10.3 45.8
2019 26 2.2 11.5 69.2
2020 34 2.1 16.1 61.8
2021 26 2.1 12.3 69.2
2022 32 2.0 15.8 68.8
2023 47 2.0 23.2 74.5
2024 63 2.0 31.1 4.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $444 (3.4%) $12,647 (96.6%) $13,091
2020 $541 (5.0%) $10,311 (95.0%) $10,851
2021 $1,051 (7.7%) $12,640 (92.3%) $13,691

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students2647
 80.8%
African American01
American Indian03
Asian00
Hispanic614
 133.3%
Pacific Islander00
White2029
 45%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.2%74.5%
 5.2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 63 students attended Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School.

Students at Sparta Alternative Independent Learning School are 56% White, 32% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.


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