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Plenty Coups High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 64 students in Plenty Coups High School District.
Public School in Plenty Coups High School District have an average reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public schools of 46%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
837 Schools
# Students
64 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has increased from 40-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#266 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Graduation Rate
50%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)94.8%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.40
Showing 2011–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
98%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
2%
76%
Showing 1995–2010. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $42,500 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,563 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$2 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$42,500
$16,573
Showing 2007–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$31,563
$16,214
Showing 2007–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Best Plenty Coups High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plenty Coups High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 High School Lane
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-7329
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-7329
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plenty Coups High School District?
Plenty Coups High School District manages 1 public schools serving 64 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Plenty Coups High School District?
98% of Plenty Coups High School District students are American Indian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plenty Coups High School District?
Plenty Coups High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Plenty Coups High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,563 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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