Serving 110 students in grades 9-12, Cascade 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cascade High School's student population of 110 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cascade 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 Cascade High School is 0.19, 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
#375 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
90%
77%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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 Cascade High School's ranking?
Cascade High School is ranked #375 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Cascade High School often compared to?
Cascade High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centerville High School, Simms High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 86%.
How many students attend Cascade High School?
110 students attend Cascade High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cascade High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cascade High School?
Cascade High School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 High School District.
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