Serving 96 students in grades 9-12, Seeley-swan 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seeley-swan High School's student population of 96 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Seeley-swan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seeley-swan High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#523 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
90%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seeley-swan High School's ranking?
Seeley-swan High School is ranked #523 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Seeley-swan High School?
The graduation rate of Seeley-swan High School is 80%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 84%.
How many students attend Seeley-swan High School?
96 students attend Seeley-swan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Seeley-swan High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seeley-swan High School?
Seeley-swan High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Seeley-swan High School offer ?
Seeley-swan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Seeley-swan High School part of?
Seeley-swan High School is part of Missoula H S School District.
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