1105 F Avenue
Circle, MT 59215
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Circle High School serves 61 students in grades 9-12.
Circle 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 9:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 61 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥50% (Btm 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

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

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School Overview

Circle High School's student population of 61 students has declined by 14% 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
61 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Circle 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 Circle High School is 0.00, 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
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
n/a
5%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
100%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.00
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Graduation Rate
≥50%
83%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Circle High School's ranking?

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

The graduation rate of Circle High School is 50%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 83%.

How many students attend Circle High School?

61 students attend Circle High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

100% of Circle High School students are White.

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

Circle High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.

What grades does Circle High School offer ?

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

What school district is Circle High School part of?

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

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 61 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥50% (Btm 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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