Dawson County High School is a public high school in Glendive, Montana the eastern part of Montana known as the Badlands.
Serving 318 students in grades 9-12, Dawson 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dawson High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Glendive, MT, encompassing approximately 1,660 square miles. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 25.5 miles, with some areas being as far as 43.7 miles away, resulting in typical drive times of 20-30 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dawson High School's student population of 318 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Dawson 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 Dawson High School is 0.19, 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
#457 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
1%
1%
White
90%
76%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.6%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dawson High School's ranking?
Dawson High School is ranked #457 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Dawson High School often compared to?
Dawson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Port Neches-groves High School, Nederland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dawson High School?
The graduation rate of Dawson High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend Dawson High School?
318 students attend Dawson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dawson High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dawson High School?
Dawson High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dawson High School offer ?
Dawson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dawson High School part of?
Dawson High School is part of Dawson High School District.
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