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Browning High School

Summary:

Browning High School is a public high school located in Browning, Montana, serving 563 students in grades 9-12. The school has a predominantly Native American student population, comprising 96.98% of the student body.

Browning High School faces significant academic challenges, consistently performing well below the state average in standardized test scores across all subjects. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 3.37% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 36.59%, and only 16.09% were proficient or better in Reading, compared to the state average of 46.03%. As a result, Browning High School has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in Montana, ranking 117th out of 124 high schools in the state with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the specific free and reduced lunch rates for Browning High School are not provided, the high percentage of Native American students suggests that the school likely has a high proportion of students from low-income families, which can contribute to academic challenges. Addressing the unique needs and circumstances of the student population will be crucial in improving the school's performance and providing a high-quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 105 Highway 89
       Browning, MT  59417

(406) 338-2745

District: Browning High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
117th of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,158 Help


Feeder schools for Browning High School:

Elementary:    Babb School
    Big Sky School
    Browning Elementary
    East Glacier Park School
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Middle:    Browning Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  611

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
95.7%
Two or more races:
2.1%
Hispanic:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Browning High School ranks worse than 94.4% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (95.7%), two or more races (2.1%), Hispanic (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Browning High School is 16.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Browning High School is $16,158.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Browning High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Browning High School 117th of 124 Montana public high schools. (See Browning High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Browning High School 284th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Browning High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 1.12 132nd 137 3.6%
2005 1.75 133rd 142 6.3%
2006 0.66 135th 138 2.2%
2007 1.17 130th 136 4.4%
2008 1.41 133rd 139 4.3%
2009 1.92 130th 135 3.7%
2010 1.28 129th 135 4.4%
2011 2.71 117th 122 4.1%
2012 0.49 126th 129 2.3%
2013 1.15 124th 128 3.1%
2015 6.00 92nd 92 0.0%
2016 1.27 112th 113 0.9%
2017 1.51 110th 111 0.9%
2018 1.59 119th 119 0.0%
2019 1.47 118th 119 0.8%
2021 3.98 134th 138 2.9%
2022 2.48 109th 114 4.4%
2023 4.45 117th 124 5.6%
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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 Browning 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 380 380
1991 19 0 0 0 326 n/a n/a 0 345
1992 14 0 0 0 349 n/a n/a 0 363
1993 23 0 0 0 396 n/a n/a 0 419
1994 27 0 0 0 434 n/a n/a 0 461
1995 15 0 0 0 469 n/a n/a 0 484
1996 15 0 0 0 469 n/a n/a 0 484
1997 13 0 0 0 477 n/a n/a 0 490
1998 10 0 0 0 506 n/a n/a 0 516
1999 14 0 0 0 492 n/a n/a 0 506
2000 20 0 0 0 481 n/a n/a 0 501
2001 8 0 0 0 502 n/a n/a 0 510
2002 12 0 0 0 583 n/a n/a 0 595
2003 12 0 0 0 583 n/a n/a 0 595
2004 14 0 0 1 566 n/a n/a 0 581
2005 13 0 0 1 588 n/a n/a 0 602
2006 14 0 0 0 622 n/a n/a 0 636
2007 7 0 0 0 597 n/a n/a 0 604
2008 9 0 0 0 594 n/a n/a 0 603
2009 6 0 0 2 563 n/a n/a 0 571
2010 6 0 0 2 545 n/a n/a 0 553
2011 4 0 0 7 502 0 5 0 518
2012 2 0 0 5 487 0 10 0 504
2013 3 0 0 5 492 0 6 0 506
2014 3 0 0 8 527 0 5 0 543
2015 1 0 0 7 498 1 4 0 511
2016 2 0 0 6 537 1 4 0 550
2017 5 0 0 3 572 0 3 0 583
2018 6 1 0 1 565 0 3 0 576
2019 6 0 0 1 604 0 4 0 615
2020 6 0 0 1 585 0 3 0 595
2021 9 0 0 4 596 0 2 0 611
2022 7 0 0 4 540 0 2 0 553
2023 5 0 0 6 546 0 6 0 563
2024 6 0 0 7 585 0 13 0 611

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 Browning High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 380 37.3 10.1 66.1
1991 345 28.0 12.3 64.1
1992 363 28.0 12.9 21.2
1993 419 35.2 11.9 44.6
1994 461 35.0 13.2 64.9
1995 484 32.8 14.8 49.2
1996 484 32.8 14.8 49.2
1997 490 38.3 12.8 30.2
1998 516 33.5 15.4 61
1999 506 33.5 15.1 71.7
2000 501 34.1 14.7 75.4
2001 510 35.8 14.2 75.9
2002 595 41.9 14.2 47.1
2003 595 41.9 14.2 47.1
2004 581 42.8 13.6 88.6
2005 602 45.8 13.1 35.5
2006 636 46.2 13.8 82.2
2007 604 46.4 13.0 82
2008 603 45.6 13.2 78.6
2009 571 42.3 13.5 79.5
2010 553 42.2 13.0 99.5
2011 518 39.9 12.9 99.4
2012 504 37.4 13.4 98.2
2013 506 34.5 14.6 99.4
2014 543 33.7 16.0 99.4
2015 511 32.0 15.9 100
2016 550 33.0 16.6 100
2017 583 38.5 15.1 100
2018 576 37.8 15.2 n/a
2019 615 39.7 15.4 62.1
2020 595 37.5 15.8 98.8
2021 611 37.7 16.1 n/a
2022 553 35.7 15.4 n/a
2023 563 37.5 15.0 n/a
2024 611 36.7 16.6 100

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 Browning High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 380 37.3 10.1 66.1
1991 345 28.0 12.3 64.1
1992 363 28.0 12.9 21.2
1993 419 35.2 11.9 44.6
1994 461 35.0 13.2 64.9
1995 484 32.8 14.8 49.2
1996 484 32.8 14.8 49.2
1997 490 38.3 12.8 30.2
1998 516 33.5 15.4 61
1999 506 33.5 15.1 71.7
2000 501 34.1 14.7 75.4
2001 510 35.8 14.2 75.9
2002 595 41.9 14.2 47.1
2003 595 41.9 14.2 47.1
2004 581 42.8 13.6 88.6
2005 602 45.8 13.1 35.5
2006 636 46.2 13.8 82.2
2007 604 46.4 13.0 82
2008 603 45.6 13.2 78.6
2009 571 42.3 13.5 79.5
2010 553 42.2 13.0 99.5
2011 518 39.9 12.9 99.4
2012 504 37.4 13.4 98.2
2013 506 34.5 14.6 99.4
2014 543 33.7 16.0 99.4
2015 511 32.0 15.9 100
2016 550 33.0 16.6 100
2017 583 38.5 15.1 100
2018 576 37.8 15.2 n/a
2019 615 39.7 15.4 62.1
2020 595 37.5 15.8 98.8
2021 611 37.7 16.1 n/a
2022 553 35.7 15.4 n/a
2023 563 37.5 15.0 n/a
2024 611 36.7 16.6 100

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 Browning High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $14,070
2022 $14,771
2023 $16,158

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Browning High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 118th of 119 High schoolsRanks 117th 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 Students615563
 8.5%
African American00
American Indian604546
 9.6%
Asian00
Hispanic16
 500%
Pacific Islander00
White65
 16.7%
Two or More Races46
 50%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Browning High School

Students at Browning High School are 96% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 611 students attended Browning High School.

Browning High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Babb School
Elementary : Big Sky School
Elementary : Browning Elementary
Elementary : East Glacier Park School
Elementary : Glendale School
Elementary : Kw-Vc Elementary
Elementary : Napi School
Middle : Browning Middle School

Browning High School ranks in the bottom 5.6% of 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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