Serving 161 students in grades 9-12, Whitehall High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), 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: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whitehall High School is located in Whitehall, MT, and serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 711.6 square miles. Families may typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 23.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitehall High School's student population of 161 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
161 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Whitehall 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 Whitehall High School is 0.12, 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
#409 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-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)49.7%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitehall High School's ranking?
Whitehall High School is ranked #409 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Whitehall High School often compared to?
Whitehall High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitehall High School?
The graduation rate of Whitehall High School is 80%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 85.5%.
How many students attend Whitehall High School?
161 students attend Whitehall High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Whitehall High School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitehall High School?
Whitehall High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Whitehall High School offer ?
Whitehall High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Whitehall High School part of?
Whitehall High School is part of Whitehall High School District.
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