Rocky Boy Public Schools is an elementary, junior high and high school with grades K through 12 on the Rocky Boy Indian Reservation located in Hill County, Montana, USA. As of 2014 the student body is 99% Native American and 1% of other ethnicity.
Serving 125 students in grades 9-12, Rocky Boy 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 ≤20% (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: 125 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rocky Boy High School serves the eastern part of Box Elder, MT, covering an area of approximately 81.8 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 10.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rocky Boy High School's student population of 125 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
125 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2024
School Rankings
Rocky Boy 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 Rocky Boy High School is 0.13, 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
#625 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
93%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-79%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
11%
10%
Showing 2000–2009. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Mascot
Northern Stars And Morning Stars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky Boy High School's ranking?
Rocky Boy High School is ranked #625 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Rocky Boy High School often compared to?
Rocky Boy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Box Elder High School, Havre High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% 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 Rocky Boy High School?
The graduation rate of Rocky Boy High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend Rocky Boy High School?
125 students attend Rocky Boy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Rocky Boy High School students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rocky Boy High School?
Rocky Boy High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rocky Boy High School offer ?
Rocky Boy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocky Boy High School part of?
Rocky Boy High School is part of Rocky Boy High School District.
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