High Schools in Big Sandy K-12

The Big Sandy K-12 school district in Montana is home to a single high school, Big Sandy High School, which serves a diverse student population of 63 students. While the school's small size and low student-teacher ratio of 9.6 may offer more personalized attention, it has faced significant challenges in recent years, including a sharp decline in its statewide ranking from 13th out of 114 high schools in 2021-2022 to 104th out of 124 high schools in 2022-2023.

Academically, Big Sandy High School has struggled, with proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science falling well below the state averages. The school's mathematics proficiency rate of 12.5% is significantly lower than the state average of 36.59%, while its reading proficiency rate of 37.5% and science proficiency rate of 12.5% are also below the state averages of 46.03% and 37.03%, respectively. These academic performance challenges are a key area of concern for the school and the Big Sandy K-12 district.

Despite these challenges, Big Sandy High School boasts a relatively diverse student population, with 76.19% White, 1.59% African American, 4.76% Hispanic, 11.11% Native American, and 6.35% two or more races. This diversity could be leveraged to promote inclusive learning environments and cross-cultural understanding, but the school's overall performance and declining ranking suggest that more work is needed to ensure all students are receiving a high-quality education.