321 Central Ave W
Cascade, MT 59421
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Cascade High School serves 91 students in grades 9-12.
Cascade High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 91 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥80% (Top 50% in MT)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Cascade High School's student population of 91 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
91 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Cascade High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cascade High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MT)
Overall Testing Rank
#180 out of 707 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
5%
5%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
86%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.25
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Graduation Rate
≥80%
83%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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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 Cascade High School's ranking?

Cascade High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for: Most improved public schools (Top 10%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

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 Cascade High School?

The graduation rate of Cascade High School is 80%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 83%.

How many students attend Cascade High School?

91 students attend Cascade High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

86% of Cascade High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Cascade High School?

Cascade High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.

What grades does Cascade High School offer ?

Cascade High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Cascade High School part of?

Cascade High School is part of Cascade H S School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 91 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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