For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 161 students in Sweet Grass County High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Sweet Grass County High School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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
161 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sweet Grass County 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#198 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
86%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)73.9%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Hispanic
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 22-year historical data
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
97%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,242 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,130 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$4 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$25,242
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$24,130
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Sweet Grass County High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sweet Grass Co High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 W 5th Ave
Big Timber, MT 59011
(406) 932-5993
Big Timber, MT 59011
(406) 932-5993
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sweet Grass County High School District?
Sweet Grass County High School District manages 1 public schools serving 161 students.
What is the rank of Sweet Grass County High School District?
Sweet Grass County High School District is ranked #237 out of 332 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sweet Grass County High School District?
97% of Sweet Grass County High School District students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sweet Grass County High School District?
Sweet Grass County High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Sweet Grass County High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,130 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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