Serving 180 students in grades 9-12, Red Lodge High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 10% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Red Lodge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Red Lodge High School's student population of 180 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Red Lodge 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 Red Lodge High School is 0.19, 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
#250 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
90%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Red Lodge High School's ranking?
Red Lodge High School is ranked #250 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Red Lodge High School often compared to?
Red Lodge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belfry High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Red Lodge High School?
The graduation rate of Red Lodge High School is 90%, which is higher than the Montana state average of 84%.
How many students attend Red Lodge High School?
180 students attend Red Lodge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Red Lodge High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Lodge High School?
Red Lodge High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Red Lodge High School offer ?
Red Lodge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Red Lodge High School part of?
Red Lodge High School is part of Red Lodge H S School District.
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