Lone Peak High School

45465 Gallatin Rd-30, Miles S.
Big Sky, MT 59716
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
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 (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 117 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in MT)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • 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
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)
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.
This School
State Level (MT)
#27 out of 696 schools
(Top 5%)
50-59%
37%
60-79%
46%
40-59%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
n/a
1%
White
91%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
≥80%
86%
(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
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 86%.
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 117 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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