Serving 193 students in grades 9-12, Broadwater High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Broadwater High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Broadwater High School's student population of 193 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Broadwater High School ranks within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Broadwater High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#272 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
1%
1%
White
93%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Broadwater High School's ranking?
Broadwater High School is ranked #272 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Broadwater High School?
The graduation rate of Broadwater High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 84%.
How many students attend Broadwater High School?
193 students attend Broadwater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Broadwater High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Broadwater High School?
Broadwater High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Broadwater High School offer ?
Broadwater High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Broadwater High School part of?
Broadwater High School is part of Townsend K-12 Schools School District.
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