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Shelby High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 143 students in Shelby High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Shelby High School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
837 Schools
# Students
143 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Shelby High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 332 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#328 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Graduation Rate
85%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)38.3%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
4%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
9%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
78%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,594 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,133 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$4 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,594
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$25,133
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Shelby High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shelby High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Valley Street
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8910
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shelby High School District?
Shelby High School District manages 1 public schools serving 143 students.
What is the rank of Shelby High School District?
Shelby High School District is ranked #303 out of 332 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby High School District?
78% of Shelby High School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shelby High School District?
Shelby High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Shelby High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,133 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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