Serving 60 students in grades 9-12, West Yellowstone 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 8:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Yellowstone High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 436.8 square miles in West Yellowstone, MT. The typical drive to the school is 20-30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 26.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Yellowstone High School's student population of 60 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
60 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
West Yellowstone 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 West Yellowstone High School is 0.53, which is more 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%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
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 ↓
Hispanic
38%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-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)65%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Yellowstone High School's ranking?
West Yellowstone High School is ranked #625 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are West Yellowstone High School often compared to?
West Yellowstone High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Three Forks High School, Bozeman High School, Willow Creek 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 West Yellowstone High School?
The graduation rate of West Yellowstone High School is 80%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend West Yellowstone High School?
60 students attend West Yellowstone High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of West Yellowstone High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Yellowstone High School?
West Yellowstone High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Yellowstone High School offer ?
West Yellowstone High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Yellowstone High School part of?
West Yellowstone High School is part of West Yellowstone K-12 School District.
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