Hays-lodge Pole High School
Hays-lodge Pole High School serves 90 students in grades 9-12.
Hays-lodge Pole High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the Montana state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Hays-lodge Pole High School's student population of 90 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
90 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hays-lodge Pole High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 715 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Hays-lodge Pole High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#248 out of 715 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
98%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
1%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) NCES, MT Dept. of Education
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