Montague High School

Summary:

Montague High School is a public high school located in Montague, Michigan, serving 464 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Montague Area Public Schools district, which is ranked 189 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Montague High School has a predominantly white student population, with 84.05% of students identifying as white. The school has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 91.3% to 97.5% over the past five school years, which is notably higher than the graduation rates of some nearby schools like Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center and Orchard View High School. Additionally, Montague High School has relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.9% to 5.2% over the past five school years, which is lower than the dropout rates of those nearby schools.

However, Montague High School has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 18.1% to 45.3% over the past five school years, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools like Shelby High School and Holton High School. The school's test scores, as measured by the M-Step and SAT assessments, have been mixed compared to the state and district averages, with strong performance in some subject areas but struggles in others, such as Mathematics.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4900 Stanton Blvd
       Montague, MI  49437-1040


(231) 894-2661

District: Montague Area Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
278th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,792 Help


Feeder schools for Montague High School:

Elementary:    Montague Area Childhood Center
    Oehrli Elementary School
Middle:    Nellie B Chisholm Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  464

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.1%
Hispanic:
10.3%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Montague High School ranks better than 62.6% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.28. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Montague High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.1%), Hispanic (10.3%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montague High School is 18.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montague High School is $13,792.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Montague High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Montague High School 278th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Montague High School in the ranking list.)

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Montague Area Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Montague Area Public Schools 189th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Montague High School

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Rank History for all students at Montague High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.02 156th 705 77.9%
2007 73.91 198th 767 74.2%
2008 74.69 206th 750 72.5%
2009 71.97 238th 754 68.4%
2010 74.35 213th 765 72.2%
2011 75.34 209th 784 73.3%
2012 54.54 398th 773 48.5%
2013 65.64 280th 805 65.2%
2014 64.48 288th 799 64.0%
2015 76.85 174th 832 79.1%
2016 64.04 283rd 852 66.8%
2017 53.13 351st 835 58.0%
2018 47.18 434th 824 47.3%
2019 47.52 354th 666 46.8%
2021 35.15 366th 561 34.8%
2022 42.01 347th 531 34.7%
2023 23.25 563rd 735 23.4%
2024 58.28 278th 743 62.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Montague High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.24 172nd 315 45.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Montague High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.87 439th 755 41.9%
2019 41.66 328th 532 38.3%
2021 15.77 381st 417 8.6%
2022 27.08 313th 369 15.2%
2023 30.71 445th 614 27.5%
2024 61.09 212th 654 67.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Montague High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.91 440th 710 38.0%
2019 48.70 277th 554 50.0%
2021 52.11 202nd 462 56.3%
2022 59.30 179th 416 57.0%
2023 17.32 512th 611 16.2%
2024 51.74 282nd 619 54.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Montague High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.48 400th 707 43.4%
2019 33.83 379th 543 30.2%
2021 14.58 428th 472 9.3%
2022 17.03 400th 440 9.1%
2023 20.99 498th 611 18.5%
2024 54.51 262nd 633 58.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Montague High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.78 186th 201 7.5%
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Rank History for White students at Montague High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.65 401st 708 43.4%
2019 41.23 342nd 582 41.2%
2021 32.11 362nd 516 29.8%
2022 35.35 348th 492 29.3%
2023 19.41 543rd 647 16.1%
2024 48.53 311th 638 51.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Montague High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 450 0 4 11 1 n/a n/a -2 464
1989 416 0 6 12 1 n/a n/a 0 435
1990 396 0 4 11 2 n/a n/a 0 413
1991 384 0 3 11 4 n/a n/a 0 402
1992 385 1 2 15 3 n/a n/a 0 406
1993 430 3 2 13 2 n/a n/a 0 450
1994 440 0 3 12 2 n/a n/a 0 457
1995 487 1 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1996 487 1 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1997 502 2 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1998 491 2 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1999 498 2 3 20 2 n/a n/a 0 525
2000 475 1 5 21 4 n/a n/a 0 506
2001 424 1 6 18 8 n/a n/a 0 457
2002 433 5 7 17 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2003 433 5 7 17 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2004 425 6 6 14 2 n/a n/a 0 453
2005 453 8 9 11 2 n/a n/a 0 483
2006 464 8 4 13 2 n/a n/a 2 493
2007 457 7 2 19 2 n/a n/a 3 490
2008 443 8 n/a 26 1 n/a n/a 1 479
2009 417 6 0 31 2 n/a n/a 2 458
2010 392 5 0 17 0 n/a n/a 20 434
2011 360 6 1 25 3 2 5 0 402
2012 360 4 2 22 4 0 5 0 397
2013 335 3 2 25 7 0 4 0 376
2014 348 4 3 25 7 0 8 0 395
2015 337 3 4 37 5 0 16 0 402
2016 356 5 4 40 5 0 9 0 419
2017 359 6 2 38 2 0 7 0 414
2018 394 7 3 47 3 1 10 0 465
2019 376 4 7 44 3 1 9 0 444
2020 381 5 5 42 3 0 19 0 455
2021 388 2 6 47 5 0 15 0 463
2022 390 2 4 41 4 0 15 0 456
2023 390 3 5 48 4 0 14 0 464

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Montague High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 464 n/a n/a n/a
1989 435 n/a n/a 9.4
1990 413 32.0 12.9 8
1991 402 n/a n/a n/a
1992 406 n/a n/a n/a
1993 450 n/a 0.0 14.9
1994 457 21.4 21.4 14.7
1995 499 24.2 20.6 14
1996 499 24.2 20.6 14
1997 517 27.0 19.1 13.3
1998 508 27.0 18.8 12.2
1999 525 27.0 19.4 12.8
2000 506 27.2 18.6 15.6
2001 457 27.6 16.6 16.6
2002 462 24.8 18.6 25.3
2003 462 24.8 18.6 25.3
2004 453 23.4 19.4 31.1
2005 483 23.0 21.0 33.3
2006 493 24.2 20.4 31
2007 490 26.9 18.2 31.8
2008 479 25.9 18.5 31.6
2009 458 25.3 18.1 38.8
2010 434 25.0 17.3 43.2
2011 402 24.0 16.7 42.3
2012 397 19.9 19.9 43.6
2013 376 19.8 18.9 46.8
2014 395 20.7 19.0 48.4
2015 402 21.0 19.1 41.3
2016 419 22.0 19.0 41.3
2017 414 20.4 20.2 34.8
2018 465 23.0 20.2 42.6
2019 444 24.8 17.8 39.9
2020 455 23.9 19.0 41.3
2021 463 23.1 20.0 48.6
2022 456 25.3 17.9 41.9
2023 464 25.2 18.3 41.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Montague High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 464 n/a n/a n/a
1989 435 n/a n/a 9.4
1990 413 32.0 12.9 8
1991 402 n/a n/a n/a
1992 406 n/a n/a n/a
1993 450 n/a 0.0 14.9
1994 457 21.4 21.4 14.7
1995 499 24.2 20.6 14
1996 499 24.2 20.6 14
1997 517 27.0 19.1 13.3
1998 508 27.0 18.8 12.2
1999 525 27.0 19.4 12.8
2000 506 27.2 18.6 15.6
2001 457 27.6 16.6 16.6
2002 462 24.8 18.6 25.3
2003 462 24.8 18.6 25.3
2004 453 23.4 19.4 31.1
2005 483 23.0 21.0 33.3
2006 493 24.2 20.4 31
2007 490 26.9 18.2 31.8
2008 479 25.9 18.5 31.6
2009 458 25.3 18.1 38.8
2010 434 25.0 17.3 43.2
2011 402 24.0 16.7 42.3
2012 397 19.9 19.9 43.6
2013 376 19.8 18.9 46.8
2014 395 20.7 19.0 48.4
2015 402 21.0 19.1 41.3
2016 419 22.0 19.0 41.3
2017 414 20.4 20.2 34.8
2018 465 23.0 20.2 42.6
2019 444 24.8 17.8 39.9
2020 455 23.9 19.0 41.3
2021 463 23.1 20.0 48.6
2022 456 25.3 17.9 41.9
2023 464 25.2 18.3 41.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Montague High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $649 (6.1%) $9,969 (93.9%) $10,618
2020 $727 (6.9%) $9,842 (93.1%) $10,569
2021 $1,482 (12.9%) $10,035 (87.1%) $11,517
2022 $1,400 (11.0%) $11,347 (89.0%) $12,747
2023 $1,111 (8.1%) $12,681 (91.9%) $13,792

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Montague High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 354th of 666 High schoolsRanks 563rd of 735 High schools
 23.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Montague High School)38.414.2
 24.2%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Montague Area Public Schools)38.414.2
 24.2%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Montague High School)51.141.5
 9.6%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Montague Area Public Schools)51.141.5
 9.6%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Montague High School)37.521.7
 15.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Montague Area Public Schools)37.521.7
 15.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students444464
 4.5%
African American43
 25%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian75
 28.6%
Hispanic4448
 9.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White376390
 3.7%
Two or More Races914
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.9%41.4%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Montague High School

Montague High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Montague Area Childhood Center
Elementary : Oehrli Elementary School
Middle : Nellie B Chisholm Middle School

Students at Montague High School are 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 464 students attended Montague High School.

Montague High School ranks 278th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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