Powder River County District High School

Q: What is Powder River County District High School's ranking?

Powder River County District High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).

Q: What is the graduation rate of Powder River County District High School?

The graduation rate of Powder River County District High School is 50%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 83%.

Q: How many students attend Powder River County District High School?

69 students attend Powder River County District High School.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Powder River County District High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of Powder River County District High School?

Powder River County District High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.

Q: What grades does Powder River County District High School offer ?

Powder River County District High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

Q: What school district is Powder River County District High School part of?

Powder River County District High School is part of Powder River County District High School District.

500 N Trautman
Broadus, MT 59317

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Powder River County District High School serves 69 students in grades 9-12.

Powder River County District High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 69 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MT)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Powder River County District High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

School Overview

Powder River County District High School's student population of 69 students has declined by 19% over five school years.

The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

69 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Powder River County District High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Powder River County District High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MT)

Overall Testing Rank

#180 out of 707 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Powder River County District High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Powder River County District High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Powder River County District High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Powder River County District High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

11%

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

Black

n/a

White

93%

78%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Powder River County District High School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.13

0.39

This chart display the diversity score of Powder River County District High School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥50%

83%

This chart display graduation rate of Powder River County District High School and public school graduation rate of Montana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

29%

38%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Powder River County District High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

14%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Powder River County District High School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Powder River County District High School's ranking?

Powder River County District High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).

What is the graduation rate of Powder River County District High School?

The graduation rate of Powder River County District High School is 50%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 83%.

How many students attend Powder River County District High School?

69 students attend Powder River County District High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Powder River County District High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Powder River County District High School?

Powder River County District High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.

What grades does Powder River County District High School offer ?

Powder River County District High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Powder River County District High School part of?

Powder River County District High School is part of Powder River County District High School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 69 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education