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Heart Butte High School

Summary:

Heart Butte High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in the rural town of Heart Butte, Montana, with a predominantly Native American student population of around 74 students. Despite higher-than-average spending per student, the school has consistently struggled academically, ranking among the lowest-performing high schools in the state with 0% of students proficient in core subjects like math, reading, and science.

The school's academic performance is significantly below the state averages, and it has been ranked in the bottom 10% of all high schools in Heart Butte K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 297 out of 300 districts in Montana. The student-teacher ratio at Heart Butte High School is lower than the state average, but this has not translated into improved outcomes for students.

The lack of racial diversity at the school, with 98.65% of students identifying as Native American, is notable and may have implications for the school's cultural and educational environment. The persistent low performance and high spending per student suggest that the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes, such as professional development for teachers, curriculum changes, and increased support for struggling students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1 School Rd
       Heart Butte, MT  59448

(406) 338-3344

District: Heart Butte K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
124th of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $29,604 Help


Feeder schools for Heart Butte High School:

Elementary:    Heart Butte Elementary
Middle:    Heart Butte 6-8

Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  74

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
98.6%
Hispanic:
1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Heart Butte High School ranks worse than 100% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (98.6%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heart Butte High School is 8.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heart Butte High School is $29,604.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Heart Butte High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Heart Butte High School 124th of 124 Montana public high schools. (See Heart Butte High School in the ranking list.)

Heart Butte K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Heart Butte K-12 Schools 297th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Heart Butte High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 1.02 133rd 137 2.9%
2005 0.62 137th 142 3.5%
2006 0.49 136th 138 1.4%
2007 3.48 127th 136 6.6%
2008 3.85 132nd 139 5.0%
2011 0.03 122nd 122 0.0%
2012 8.73 122nd 129 5.4%
2013 10.58 118th 128 7.8%
2021 3.42 137th 138 0.7%
2022 1.99 112th 114 1.8%
2023 1.54 124th 124 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Heart Butte High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 48 48
1991 0 0 0 0 53 n/a n/a 0 53
1992 0 1 0 0 51 n/a n/a 0 52
1993 0 0 0 0 48 n/a n/a 0 48
1994 0 0 0 0 73 n/a n/a 0 73
1995 0 0 0 0 89 n/a n/a 0 89
1996 0 0 0 0 89 n/a n/a 0 89
1997 1 0 0 0 96 n/a n/a 0 97
1998 2 0 0 0 87 n/a n/a 0 89
1999 0 0 0 0 106 n/a n/a 0 106
2000 0 0 0 0 122 n/a n/a 0 122
2001 0 0 0 0 116 n/a n/a 0 116
2002 0 0 0 0 95 n/a n/a 0 95
2003 0 0 0 0 95 n/a n/a 0 95
2004 0 0 0 0 79 n/a n/a 0 79
2005 1 0 0 0 76 n/a n/a 0 77
2006 1 0 0 0 57 n/a n/a 0 58
2007 1 0 0 0 53 n/a n/a 0 54
2008 3 0 0 0 57 n/a n/a 0 60
2009 3 0 0 0 49 n/a n/a 0 52
2010 2 0 0 0 37 n/a n/a 0 39
2011 0 0 0 0 41 0 2 0 43
2012 1 0 0 0 47 0 0 0 48
2013 0 0 0 0 45 0 0 0 45
2014 0 0 0 0 49 0 0 0 49
2015 0 0 0 0 48 0 0 0 48
2016 0 0 0 0 53 0 1 0 54
2017 0 0 0 0 60 0 1 0 61
2018 0 0 0 1 66 0 0 0 67
2019 0 0 0 1 60 0 0 0 61
2020 0 0 0 0 62 1 0 0 63
2021 0 0 0 0 65 1 0 0 66
2022 0 0 0 0 82 0 0 0 82
2023 0 0 0 1 73 0 0 0 74

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 Heart Butte High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 48 5.6 8.5 89.6
1991 53 5.0 10.6 86.8
1992 52 5.8 8.9 13.5
1993 48 6.7 7.2 81.3
1994 73 5.6 13.0 82.2
1995 89 8.2 10.9 75.3
1996 89 8.2 10.9 75.3
1997 97 8.6 11.3 43.3
1998 89 9.9 9.0 77.5
1999 106 9.4 11.3 86.8
2000 122 9.4 13.0 90.2
2001 116 11.1 10.5 88.8
2002 95 9.9 9.6 90.5
2003 95 9.9 9.6 90.5
2004 79 9.4 8.4 92.4
2005 77 7.6 10.1 90.9
2006 58 8.7 6.7 94.8
2007 54 9.4 5.7 94.4
2008 60 8.8 6.8 65
2009 52 6.2 8.4 78.8
2010 39 7.2 5.4 92.3
2011 43 7.5 5.6 93
2012 48 6.4 7.4 93.8
2013 45 5.6 8.0 93.3
2014 49 3.3 14.7 93.9
2015 48 3.0 16.0 100
2016 54 4.0 13.5 100
2017 61 5.6 10.7 100
2018 67 9.0 7.4 100
2019 61 6.3 9.6 82
2020 63 5.5 11.3 100
2021 66 11.3 5.8 n/a
2022 82 8.7 9.3 n/a
2023 74 8.4 8.8 n/a

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 Heart Butte High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 48 5.6 8.5 89.6
1991 53 5.0 10.6 86.8
1992 52 5.8 8.9 13.5
1993 48 6.7 7.2 81.3
1994 73 5.6 13.0 82.2
1995 89 8.2 10.9 75.3
1996 89 8.2 10.9 75.3
1997 97 8.6 11.3 43.3
1998 89 9.9 9.0 77.5
1999 106 9.4 11.3 86.8
2000 122 9.4 13.0 90.2
2001 116 11.1 10.5 88.8
2002 95 9.9 9.6 90.5
2003 95 9.9 9.6 90.5
2004 79 9.4 8.4 92.4
2005 77 7.6 10.1 90.9
2006 58 8.7 6.7 94.8
2007 54 9.4 5.7 94.4
2008 60 8.8 6.8 65
2009 52 6.2 8.4 78.8
2010 39 7.2 5.4 92.3
2011 43 7.5 5.6 93
2012 48 6.4 7.4 93.8
2013 45 5.6 8.0 93.3
2014 49 3.3 14.7 93.9
2015 48 3.0 16.0 100
2016 54 4.0 13.5 100
2017 61 5.6 10.7 100
2018 67 9.0 7.4 100
2019 61 6.3 9.6 82
2020 63 5.5 11.3 100
2021 66 11.3 5.8 n/a
2022 82 8.7 9.3 n/a
2023 74 8.4 8.8 n/a

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 Heart Butte High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $24,057
2021 $36,358
2022 $25,792
2023 $29,604

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Heart Butte 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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students6174
 21.3%
African American00
American Indian6073
 21.7%
Asian00
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Heart Butte High School

Heart Butte High School ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Montana high schools.

Heart Butte High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Heart Butte Elementary
Middle : Heart Butte 6-8

In the 2022-23 school year, 74 students attended Heart Butte High School.

Students at Heart Butte High School are 99% American Indian, 1% Hispanic.


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