Seeley-Swan High School is an American public high school located in Seeley Lake, Montana, United States. It is a part of the Missoula County Public Schools, and the only school in the district that does not lie within the city boundaries of Missoula.
Serving 85 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 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 8:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Seeley-Swan High School serves the northeast part of Missoula, MT, covering an area of approximately 930.6 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with distances ranging up to 44.4 miles from the furthest edge of the attendance area.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seeley-swan High School's student population of 85 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
85 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Seeley-swan 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 Seeley-swan High School is 0.32, 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
#579 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
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
8:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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)72.9%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Black Hawk
Source: 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 #579 out of 696 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 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 Seeley-swan High School?
The graduation rate of Seeley-swan High School is 80%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend Seeley-swan High School?
85 students attend Seeley-swan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Seeley-swan High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Seeley-swan High School?
Seeley-swan High School has a student ration of 8:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Seeley-swan High School part of?
Seeley-swan High School is part of Missoula High School District.
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