Custer County District High School is a public high school located in Miles City, Montana, the county seat and largest town in Custer County, of the state of Montana. It is a part of the public schools system of the Custer County School District.
Serving 487 students in grades 9-12, Custer Co District 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Custer Co District High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Miles City, MT school district, covering approximately 3,793.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 60.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Custer Co District High School's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1893
School Rankings
Custer Co District High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Custer Co District High School is 0.22, 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
#573 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.7%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Custer Co District High School's ranking?
Custer Co District High School is ranked #573 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Custer Co District High School?
The graduation rate of Custer Co District High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend Custer Co District High School?
487 students attend Custer Co District High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Custer Co District High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Custer Co District High School?
Custer Co District High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Custer Co District High School offer ?
Custer Co District High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Custer Co District High School part of?
Custer Co District High School is part of Custer County High School District.
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