Serving 198 students in grades 9-12, Cut Bank 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cut Bank High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cut Bank High School's student population of 198 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Cut Bank 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 Cut Bank High School is 0.64, which is more 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
#663 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
35%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
47%
77%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Cut Bank High School's ranking?
Cut Bank High School is ranked #663 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Cut Bank High School often compared to?
Cut Bank High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Browning High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cut Bank High School?
The graduation rate of Cut Bank High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Cut Bank High School?
198 students attend Cut Bank High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Cut Bank High School students are White, 35% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cut Bank High School?
Cut Bank High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cut Bank High School offer ?
Cut Bank High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cut Bank High School part of?
Cut Bank High School is part of Cut Bank High School District.
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