Serving 25 students in grades 9-12, Medicine Lake High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MT)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Medicine Lake High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Medicine Lake, MT, encompassing approximately 567.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of 14.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 22.5 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Medicine Lake High School's student population of 25 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
25 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Medicine Lake High School is 0.21, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
7%
White
88%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
85.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
25%
5%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Medicine Lake High School?
The graduation rate of Medicine Lake High School is 50%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend Medicine Lake High School?
25 students attend Medicine Lake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Medicine Lake High School students are White, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Medicine Lake High School?
Medicine Lake High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Medicine Lake High School offer ?
Medicine Lake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Medicine Lake High School part of?
Medicine Lake High School is part of Medicine Lake K-12 Schools.
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