Serving 10 students in grades 9-12, Whitewater 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in MT)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitewater High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Whitewater High School's student population of 10 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whitewater High School is 0.32, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
American Indian
20%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
80%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥50%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% MT state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitewater High School?
The graduation rate of Whitewater High School is 50%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Whitewater High School?
10 students attend Whitewater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Whitewater High School students are White, and 20% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitewater High School?
Whitewater High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Whitewater High School offer ?
Whitewater High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Whitewater High School part of?
Whitewater High School is part of Whitewater K-12 Schools School District.
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