Serving 64 students in grades 9-12, Plenty Coups 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 8:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MT)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Plenty Coups High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Pryor, MT, encompassing approximately 535.8 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 25.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plenty Coups High School's student population of 64 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
64 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
School Motto
Our children and young people are sacred, so all staff and students of Pryor Schools will empower each other so that our students will be educated, successful, and responsible citizens.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Plenty Coups High School is 0.04, 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
8:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
98%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
76%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2012–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
40-59%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)85.9%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
13%
10%
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 Plenty Coups High School?
The graduation rate of Plenty Coups High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend Plenty Coups High School?
64 students attend Plenty Coups High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Plenty Coups High School students are American Indian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plenty Coups High School?
Plenty Coups High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Plenty Coups High School offer ?
Plenty Coups High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plenty Coups High School part of?
Plenty Coups High School is part of Plenty Coups High School District.
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