Serving 611 students in grades 9-12, Browning High School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 611 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Browning High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Browning High School's student population of 611 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
611 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Browning High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Browning High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#715 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
96%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
1%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Browning High School's ranking?
Browning High School is ranked #715 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Browning High School often compared to?
Browning High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cut Bank High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Browning High School?
The graduation rate of Browning High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Browning High School?
611 students attend Browning High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Browning High School students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Browning High School?
Browning High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Browning High School offer ?
Browning High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Browning High School part of?
Browning High School is part of Browning High School District.
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