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Sparwood Secondary
About
Sparwood Secondary School is located at Po Box 67, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0. Sparwood Secondary School (home of the Spartans) opened in 2008 and serves approximately 300 learners in Grades 7–12, with students coming from the neighboring Frank J. Mitchell Elementary. The school highlights facilities such as a kitchen classroom, multiple science labs, wood shop, metal shop, library learning commons, weight room, and gymnasium.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Southeast Kootenay)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 7-12
Phone: 250 425-6666
Email: erin.hay@sd5.bc.ca
Principal: Erin Hay
Programs and Services
Student support / special education Sparwood Secondary offers STRIVE, an alternate program designed to meet individual student needs outside of the regular classroom. The school also provides Learning Assistance and full-time Youth Care services (in-house Youth Worker support) offering behavioral, emotional, and social support, including advocacy, peer groups, life-skills focus groups, and coordination with outside agencies. Indigenous student support (Aboriginal Education) Aboriginal Education Support is available to students who identify as being of Aboriginal ancestry, with support such as advocacy, communication between home/school/community, cultural presentations/field trips, peer groups and after-school homework support, and academic achievement/attendance monitoring. Food support The school hosts a free Breakfast Program that is open to all students. Athletics and extracurricular sports The school has historically supported participation in BC School Sports, including: Arts Drama aims to “establish a tradition of theatrical excellence at Sparwood Secondary,” with students working toward a theatrical production once a year. Health and wellness Kick the Nic is a youth-led nicotine/vaping harm-reduction initiative (SSS Nicotine Task Force), run in partnership with East Kootenay Addictions Services Society (EKASS), to help students make informed choices and access supports. Clubs and belonging PRISM (Pride, Race, Identity, Sexuality and Movement) is a student organization that creates a safe space for students to explore identities and connect with peers. Outdoor learning Outdoor Education provides opportunities to learn beyond the classroom through outdoor physical activities and skill-building (e.g., survival/outdoor skills, leadership and teamwork, and environmental stewardship).
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Cross-Country Running
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Mountain Biking
- Golf
- Esports
School Culture and Expectations
Sparwood Secondary describes PRISM (Pride, Race, Identity, Sexuality and Movement) as a student organization that creates a safe space for students to explore their identities and connect with other students. The school also describes a harm-reduction and supportive approach for students who vape or smoke nicotine through its youth-led “Kick the Nic” initiative.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
Sparwood Secondary notes that a large fraction of students bus to and from school daily, and that a bussing schedule and rules for appropriate bus use will be posted.
Location
Sparwood Secondary Reviews
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Academic Learning of Sparwood Secondary
32.73
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 33 - well below the province public school average of 42, trailing by 9 points.
Literacy: 35
Numeracy: 30
Literacy is a relative strength; numeracy has more room to grow.
56.99
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 57 - well above the province public school average of 49, ahead by 8 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
67.27
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 67 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 17 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
71.28
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 71 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: Grade 7. In 2024-2025, literacy is 35, numeracy is 30, and overall is 33.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 8 points.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 35, while numeracy is lowest at 30.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 7 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 9 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 33, student commitment to learning is 57, critical thinking is 67, and college and career readiness is 71.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 71, while Academic Performance is lowest at 33.
Critical Thinking shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
70.26
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 70 - well above the province public school average of 57, ahead by 13 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
67.57
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
65.19
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - below the province public school average of 69, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
69.45
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well below the province public school average of 75, trailing by 5 points.
Students report weaker effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting work habits are an area to strengthen.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 68, Health is 65, and Work Ethic is 69.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 69, while Health is lowest at 65.
Artistic and Creative Traits shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 19 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
73.40
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 73 - well above the province public school average of 61, ahead by 12 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
72.34
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - well above the province public school average of 64, ahead by 9 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
45.25
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 45 - well below the province public school average of 53, trailing by 8 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 73, Facilities and Personnel is 72, and Learning Resources is 45.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 73, while Learning Resources is lowest at 45.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 27 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
69.42
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - above the province public school average of 66, ahead by 3 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
74.14
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - below the province public school average of 78, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
75.37
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - above the province public school average of 73, ahead by 2 points.
Students report a stronger sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, suggesting the school environment feels more secure and supportive.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 74 and Safety is 75.
The strongest current area is Safety at 75, while Relationships is lowest at 74.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 11 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
60.43
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 11 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 60.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2019/2020.