Serving 80 students in grades 9-12, Scobey High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Scobey High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 1,426.4 square miles in Scobey, MT, with typical drives to the school taking 20-30 minutes and an average distance of 22.1 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 34.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scobey High School's student population of 80 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
80 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
With the involvement of the entire community, the mission of Scobey Schools is to develop responsible individuals who will respect themselves and the rights of others.
School Rankings
Scobey 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 Scobey High School is 0.27, 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
#409 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.3%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Spartan Colors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scobey High School's ranking?
Scobey High School is ranked #409 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Scobey High School often compared to?
Scobey High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shelby High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scobey High School?
The graduation rate of Scobey High School is 80%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend Scobey High School?
80 students attend Scobey High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Scobey High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scobey High School?
Scobey High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Scobey High School offer ?
Scobey High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scobey High School part of?
Scobey High School is part of Scobey K-12 Schools.
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