Serving 161 students in grades 9-12, Sweet Grass Co 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 10% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sweet Grass Co High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Big Timber, MT, covering an area of approximately 1,854.7 square miles. Families may typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 24.4 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 47.4 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sweet Grass Co High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sweet Grass Co High School's student population of 161 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
161 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Sweet Grass Co 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 Sweet Grass Co High School is 0.06, 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
#500 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
White
97%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)73.9%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweet Grass Co High School's ranking?
Sweet Grass Co High School is ranked #500 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Sweet Grass Co High School often compared to?
Sweet Grass Co High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Big Timber School, Big Timber 7-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sweet Grass Co High School?
The graduation rate of Sweet Grass Co High School is 90%, which is higher than the Montana state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend Sweet Grass Co High School?
161 students attend Sweet Grass Co High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sweet Grass Co High School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sweet Grass Co High School?
Sweet Grass Co High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sweet Grass Co High School offer ?
Sweet Grass Co High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sweet Grass Co High School part of?
Sweet Grass Co High School is part of Sweet Grass County High School District.
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