Belt High School
Belt High School serves 81 students in grades 9-12.
Belt High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Belt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Belt High School's student population of 81 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Belt High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 715 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Belt High School is 0.04, 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
#125 out of 715 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
98%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belt High School's ranking?
Belt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MT state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belt High School?
The graduation rate of Belt High School is 50%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 84%.
How many students attend Belt High School?
81 students attend Belt High School.
What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?
98% of Belt High School students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belt High School?
Belt High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Belt High School offer ?
Belt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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