Serving 113 students in grades 9-12, Box Elder 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Box Elder High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Box Elder High School's student population of 113 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Box Elder High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Box Elder High School is 0.08, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#589 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
96%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
2%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Box Elder High School's ranking?
Box Elder High School is ranked #589 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Box Elder High School often compared to?
Box Elder High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rocky Boy High School, Havre 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 36% MT state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Box Elder High School?
The graduation rate of Box Elder High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Montana state average of 84%.
How many students attend Box Elder High School?
113 students attend Box Elder High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Box Elder High School students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Box Elder High School?
Box Elder High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Box Elder High School offer ?
Box Elder High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Box Elder High School part of?
Box Elder High School is part of Box Elder H S School District.
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