Sentinel High School vs. Big Sky High School
Should I attend Sentinel High School or Big Sky 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
Sentinel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Big Sky High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,318 students in grades 9-12, Sentinel 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 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,318 students
1,157 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
79 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#299 out of 707 schools in MT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#576 out of 707 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
37%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
370
316
Grade 10 Students
346
324
Grade 11 Students
296
254
Grade 12 Students
306
263
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
6%
6%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
87%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
