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Lone Peak High School

Summary:

Lone Peak High School is a public high school located in Gallatin Gateway, Montana, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 118 students. The school is part of the Big Sky School K-12 District, which is ranked 73 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lone Peak High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Montana, with a statewide ranking between 1st and 8th place over the past several years and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic performance. The school's students outperform the state and district averages in Montana state assessments for Mathematics, Reading, and Science, with proficiency rates of 56.25%, 78.13%, and 53.13%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%. The school maintains a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.4 to 11.8 over the past three school years, and its spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $11,476, which is higher than the state average.

While Lone Peak High School has demonstrated consistent academic excellence, the school's student population is predominantly White, which is not representative of the racial diversity found in many other parts of the state. Additionally, the lack of data on free and reduced-price lunch rates makes it difficult to assess the socioeconomic status of the student population. Comparing the school's performance to other high-performing schools in the region could provide valuable insights into its unique strengths and areas for improvement, and ensuring the sustainability of its academic excellence will be a key challenge going forward.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 45465 Gallatin Rd-30
       Gallatin Gateway, MT  59730

(406) 995-4281

District: Big Sky School K-12

SchoolDigger Rank:
3rd of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,876 Help


Feeder schools for Lone Peak High School:

Elementary:    Ophir Elementary School
Middle:    Ophir 7-8

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  113

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.0%
Hispanic:
6.2%
Asian:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lone Peak High School ranks better than 97.6% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92%), Hispanic (6.2%), Asian (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 2.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lone Peak High School is 11.7. (See more...)
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Compare Lone Peak High School employs 9.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lone Peak High School is $17,876.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lone Peak High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lone Peak High School 3rd of 124 Montana public high schools. (See Lone Peak High School in the ranking list.)

Big Sky School K-12:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Sky School K-12 73rd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lone Peak High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 90.21 3rd 128 97.7%
2015 97.18 1st 92 98.9%
2016 98.10 1st 113 99.1%
2017 97.53 1st 111 99.1%
2018 99.36 1st 119 99.2%
2019 88.99 8th 119 93.3%
2021 95.85 1st 138 99.3%
2022 78.70 6th 114 94.7%
2023 90.25 3rd 124 97.6%
See the entire list of Montana High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Lone Peak High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 20 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 23
2011 20 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 21
2012 47 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 50
2013 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 47
2014 54 0 1 3 1 0 1 0 60
2015 72 0 1 2 1 0 1 0 77
2016 61 0 0 6 1 0 2 0 70
2017 76 0 0 7 2 0 2 0 87
2018 93 0 0 5 1 0 2 0 101
2019 86 0 0 7 0 0 4 0 97
2020 92 0 1 11 0 0 3 0 107
2021 104 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 111
2022 102 0 0 5 0 0 2 0 109
2023 111 0 0 6 0 0 1 0 118
2024 104 0 1 7 0 0 1 0 113

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 Lone Peak High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 23 4.6 5.0 30.4
2011 21 4.0 5.2 14.3
2012 50 5.5 8.9 8
2013 47 6.2 7.4 8.5
2014 60 6.5 9.1 10
2015 77 8.0 9.6 9.1
2016 70 6.0 11.6 8.6
2017 87 7.0 12.4 3.4
2018 101 9.8 10.2 3
2019 97 10.4 9.2 5.2
2020 107 9.9 10.8 2.8
2021 111 9.5 11.6 n/a
2022 109 9.5 11.4 n/a
2023 118 9.9 11.8 n/a
2024 113 9.6 11.7 2.7

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 Lone Peak High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 23 4.6 5.0 30.4
2011 21 4.0 5.2 14.3
2012 50 5.5 8.9 8
2013 47 6.2 7.4 8.5
2014 60 6.5 9.1 10
2015 77 8.0 9.6 9.1
2016 70 6.0 11.6 8.6
2017 87 7.0 12.4 3.4
2018 101 9.8 10.2 3
2019 97 10.4 9.2 5.2
2020 107 9.9 10.8 2.8
2021 111 9.5 11.6 n/a
2022 109 9.5 11.4 n/a
2023 118 9.9 11.8 n/a
2024 113 9.6 11.7 2.7

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 Lone Peak High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,476
2021 $15,841
2022 $13,850
2023 $17,876

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lone Peak 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 8th of 119 High schoolsRanks 3rd of 124 High schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students97118
 21.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic76
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White86111
 29.1%
Two or More Races41
 75%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lone Peak High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 113 students attended Lone Peak High School.

Students at Lone Peak High School are 92% White, 6% Hispanic.

Lone Peak High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ophir Elementary School
Middle : Ophir 7-8

Yes! Lone Peak High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 3rd of 124 Montana high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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