Serving 117 students in grades 9-12, Lone Peak High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher 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 9% 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: 117 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lone Peak High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Big Sky, MT, covering approximately 431.4 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 18 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lone Peak High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lone Peak High School's student population of 117 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
117 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lone Peak High School ranks within the top 5% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lone Peak High School is 0.17, 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
#27 out of 696 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
7%
White
91%
76%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lone Peak High School's ranking?
Lone Peak High School is ranked #27 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Lone Peak High School often compared to?
Lone Peak High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bozeman High School, Belgrade High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lone Peak High School?
The graduation rate of Lone Peak High School is 80%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend Lone Peak High School?
117 students attend Lone Peak High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Lone Peak High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lone Peak High School?
Lone Peak High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lone Peak High School offer ?
Lone Peak High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lone Peak High School part of?
Lone Peak High School is part of Big Sky School K-12 School District.
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