Serving 143 students in grades 9-12, Shelby 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 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 30% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shelby High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Shelby, MT, covering approximately 1,098.1 square miles. Families typically drive 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 19.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 36.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shelby High School's student population of 143 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
143 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shelby 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 Shelby High School is 0.38, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
7%
Black
n/a
1%
White
78%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.2%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shelby High School's ranking?
Shelby High School is ranked #625 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Shelby High School often compared to?
Shelby High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scobey 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 Shelby High School?
The graduation rate of Shelby High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Shelby High School?
143 students attend Shelby High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Shelby High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shelby High School?
Shelby High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shelby High School offer ?
Shelby High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shelby High School part of?
Shelby High School is part of Shelby High School District.
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