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Charlo High School

404 1st Ave West
Charlo, MT 59824

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Tel: (406) 644-2206

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Charlo High School serves 85 students in grades 9-12.

Charlo High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 85 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Top 50% in MT)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Charlo High School's student population of 85 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

85 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Charlo High School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Charlo High School is 0.52, which is more 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

#484 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Charlo High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤20%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Charlo High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-59%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Charlo High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

American Indian

13%

11%

This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Charlo High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

n/a

White

66%

78%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Charlo High School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

16%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.52

0.39

This chart display the diversity score of Charlo High School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥80%

83%

This chart display graduation rate of Charlo High School and public school graduation rate of Montana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

38%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Charlo High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Charlo H S School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charlo High School's ranking?

Charlo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).

What is the graduation rate of Charlo High School?

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

How many students attend Charlo High School?

85 students attend Charlo High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

66% of Charlo High School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.

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

Charlo High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.

What grades does Charlo High School offer ?

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

What school district is Charlo High School part of?

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

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 85 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education