Serving 196 students in grades 9-12, Lame Deer 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (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.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lame Deer High School's student population of 196 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 77% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Lame Deer 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 Lame Deer High School is 0.10, 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
#702 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
95%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
n/a
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
10%
10%
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 Lame Deer High School's ranking?
Lame Deer High School is ranked #702 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Lame Deer High School often compared to?
Lame Deer High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forsyth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lame Deer High School?
The graduation rate of Lame Deer High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lame Deer High School?
196 students attend Lame Deer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Lame Deer High School students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lame Deer High School?
Lame Deer High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lame Deer High School offer ?
Lame Deer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lame Deer High School part of?
Lame Deer High School is part of Lame Deer High School District.
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