Big Sky High School vs. Hellgate High School
Should I attend Big Sky High School or Hellgate High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Big Sky High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Hellgate High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,157 students in grades 9-12, Big Sky 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 21% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Serving 1,263 students in grades 9-12, Hellgate High School ranks in the top 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 36% (which is equal to the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,157 students
1,263 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
86 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#576 out of 707 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#299 out of 707 schools in MT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
60%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
316
352
Grade 10 Students
324
335
Grade 11 Students
254
288
Grade 12 Students
263
288
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
6%
7%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
85%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
