Sunburst High School

414 3rd St South
Sunburst, MT 59482
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 39 students in grades 9-12, Sunburst High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MT)
  • : Top 20%
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunburst High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

School Overview

Sunburst High School's student population of 39 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
39 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Sunburst High School ranks within the top 20% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunburst 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MT)
#86 out of 707 schools
(Top 20%)
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≥50%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sunburst High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥50%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sunburst High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
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American Indian
5%
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
3%
5%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
87%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
This chart display the diversity score of Sunburst High School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Sunburst High School and public school graduation rate of Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sunburst High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sunburst High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunburst High School's ranking?
Sunburst High School is ranked #86 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sunburst High School?
The graduation rate of Sunburst High School is 50%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sunburst High School?
39 students attend Sunburst High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sunburst High School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunburst High School?
Sunburst High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sunburst High School offer ?
Sunburst High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunburst High School part of?
Sunburst High School is part of Sunburst K-12 Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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