Sparks High School

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Sparks High School is a public high school in Sparks, Nevada, part of the Washoe County School District. It is located at 820 15th Street in Sparks and serves grades 9–12. The school has about 1,278 students (2023–2024) with 56 teaching staff, for a student–teacher ratio of roughly 22.8 to 1. The colors are maroon and gold, and the mascot is the Railroaders. The yearbook is called Streamline.

Athletics
- Sparks High competes in the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) 3A North League. The Railroaders have won seven Nevada state championships in various sports.

Football
- The football program was built into a strong tradition in the 1940s under coach Edwin "Tip" Whitehead. The school's athletic complex is named in his honor.

Soccer
- The boys’ soccer team has won state titles, including 2011 (1–0 vs Truckee) and 2016 (2–0 vs Western High School, Las Vegas). Nike has sponsored the program.

Basketball
- The boys’ basketball team won the Nevada 3A State title in 2010 at Lawlor Events Center in Reno.

Notable alumni
- Alexis Hansen, politician
- Randy Messenger, former MLB pitcher
- Brian Retterer, swimmer
- Harvey Whittemore, lawyer and businessman