Serving 121 students in grades 9-12, Plains High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Plains High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Plains, MT, encompassing approximately 525.6 square miles. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 13.7 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 28.6 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plains High School's student population of 121 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
121 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Plains High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plains High School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#582 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
93%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.7%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plains High School's ranking?
Plains High School is ranked #582 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plains High School?
The graduation rate of Plains High School is 80%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend Plains High School?
121 students attend Plains High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Plains High School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plains High School?
Plains High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Plains High School offer ?
Plains High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Plains High School part of?
Plains High School is part of Plains K-12 School District.
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