Serving 275 students in grades 9-12, Poplar 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Poplar High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Poplar, MT, encompassing approximately 745.1 square miles. This area typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 18.8 miles to the zone's edge, and the furthest point located about 37.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Poplar High School's student population of 275 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
275 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The Poplar Way
School Rankings
Poplar 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 Poplar High School is 0.06, 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
#663 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
97%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
7%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-64%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)73.5%
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)
7%
10%
Showing 2000–2009. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poplar High School's ranking?
Poplar High School is ranked #663 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Poplar High School?
The graduation rate of Poplar High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend Poplar High School?
275 students attend Poplar High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Poplar High School students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Poplar High School?
Poplar High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Poplar High School offer ?
Poplar High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Poplar High School part of?
Poplar High School is part of Poplar High School District.
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