Serving 183 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). 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 11:1 is lower than 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 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 5% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cut Bank High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Cut Bank, MT, encompassing approximately 627.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 15.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 26 miles to the furthest point.
- 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
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cut Bank High School's student population of 183 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
183 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Committed to Educational Excellence
School Rankings
Cut Bank 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 Cut Bank High School is 0.65, 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
#646 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
33%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
White
47%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.4%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cut Bank High School's ranking?
Cut Bank High School is ranked #646 out of 696 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% 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 90-94%, which is higher than the Montana state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend Cut Bank High School?
183 students attend Cut Bank High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Cut Bank High School students are White, 33% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cut Bank High School?
Cut Bank High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than 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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