Serving 265 students in grades 9-12, Shepherd 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 30% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shepherd High School's student population of 265 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shepherd 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 Shepherd High School is 0.24, 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
#579 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
2%
1%
White
87%
78%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Shepherd High School's ranking?
Shepherd High School is ranked #579 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Shepherd High School often compared to?
Shepherd High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laurel High School, Skyview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shepherd High School?
The graduation rate of Shepherd High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 84%.
How many students attend Shepherd High School?
265 students attend Shepherd High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Shepherd High School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shepherd High School?
Shepherd High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shepherd High School offer ?
Shepherd High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Shepherd High School part of?
Shepherd High School is part of Shepherd H S School District.
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