Whitehall High School

1 W Yellowstone
Whitehall, MT 59759
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 130 students in grades 9-12, Whitehall High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 130 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 80-89% (Top 30% in MT)
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Whitehall High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Whitehall High School's student population of 130 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
130 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Whitehall High School ranks within the top 20% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitehall High School is 0.17, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MT)
#112 out of 707 schools
(Top 20%)
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<50%
36%
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≥50%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
3%
5%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
91%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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0.17
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80-89%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
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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 Whitehall High School's ranking?
Whitehall High School is ranked #112 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitehall High School?
The graduation rate of Whitehall High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 84%.
How many students attend Whitehall High School?
130 students attend Whitehall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Whitehall High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitehall High School?
Whitehall High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Whitehall High School offer ?
Whitehall High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitehall High School part of?
Whitehall High School is part of Whitehall H S School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 130 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 80-89% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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