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Choteau High School

Summary:

Choteau High School is a public high school in Choteau, Montana, serving 103 students in grades 9-12. This small, rural school has consistently outperformed the state average in academic assessments, particularly in Mathematics and Reading, making it a standout institution in the region.

Choteau High School's academic excellence is reflected in its strong performance on state tests, with 59.09% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 63.64% in Reading, compared to the state averages of 36.59% and 46.03%, respectively. The school's small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 9.9 to 10.5 over the past three years, likely contribute to this success by allowing for more personalized attention and support for students. Additionally, the school's diverse student population, with 6.8% of students identifying as Native American, adds to the richness of the learning environment.

While Choteau High School's performance has fluctuated in terms of its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating, it remains a strong academic institution. Compared to the nearby Fairfield High School, Choteau outperforms in Mathematics and Science, while Fairfield has a slightly higher percentage of students proficient or better in Reading. This suggests that both schools are providing a high-quality education, with unique strengths in different subject areas.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 204 7th Ave NW
       Choteau, MT  59422

(406) 466-5303

District: Choteau High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
11th of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,589 Help


Feeder schools for Choteau High School:

Elementary:    Bynum School
    Choteau School
    Pendroy School
Middle:    Choteau 7-8

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  103

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.4%
American Indian:
6.8%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Choteau High School ranks better than 91.1% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.38. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.4%), American Indian (6.8%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Choteau High School is 10.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Choteau High School is $19,589.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Choteau High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Choteau High School 11th of 124 Montana public high schools. (See Choteau High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Choteau High School 17th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Choteau High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.77 11th 137 92.0%
2005 79.44 17th 142 88.0%
2006 80.46 20th 138 85.5%
2007 84.71 12th 136 91.2%
2008 95.73 2nd 139 98.6%
2009 81.90 15th 135 88.9%
2010 77.77 19th 135 85.9%
2011 69.62 34th 122 72.1%
2012 67.17 41st 129 68.2%
2013 87.04 7th 128 94.5%
2016 53.74 53rd 113 53.1%
2017 70.13 25th 111 77.5%
2018 98.36 2nd 119 98.3%
2019 76.04 20th 119 83.2%
2021 40.54 74th 138 46.4%
2022 48.17 21st 114 81.6%
2023 78.38 11th 124 91.1%
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 Choteau 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 154 154
1991 137 0 4 5 13 n/a n/a 0 159
1992 150 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 153
1993 143 0 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 148
1994 156 0 0 4 7 n/a n/a 0 167
1995 153 0 1 1 9 n/a n/a 0 164
1996 153 0 1 1 9 n/a n/a 0 164
1997 159 0 0 1 12 n/a n/a 0 172
1998 173 0 0 0 10 n/a n/a 0 183
1999 160 0 0 0 12 n/a n/a 0 172
2000 162 0 0 0 13 n/a n/a 0 175
2001 165 0 0 0 17 n/a n/a 0 182
2002 151 0 0 2 17 n/a n/a 0 170
2003 151 0 0 2 17 n/a n/a 0 170
2004 138 0 0 3 18 n/a n/a 0 159
2005 137 0 0 4 12 n/a n/a 0 153
2006 131 1 0 2 7 n/a n/a 0 141
2007 130 1 0 2 6 n/a n/a 0 139
2008 118 1 0 2 6 n/a n/a 0 127
2009 118 2 1 3 5 n/a n/a 0 129
2010 138 1 0 4 8 n/a n/a 0 151
2011 134 0 1 8 8 0 4 0 155
2012 139 0 1 7 7 0 6 0 160
2013 133 0 1 7 11 0 3 0 155
2014 114 0 3 8 10 0 3 0 138
2015 95 0 1 5 8 0 3 0 112
2016 98 0 0 5 7 0 2 0 112
2017 110 0 0 5 6 0 3 0 124
2018 109 0 0 4 7 0 3 0 123
2019 115 0 0 1 4 0 3 0 123
2020 98 0 0 2 8 0 5 0 113
2021 95 0 0 0 9 0 4 0 108
2022 94 0 0 2 7 0 4 0 107
2023 89 1 0 1 7 0 5 0 103

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 Choteau High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 154 12.3 12.5 14.9
1991 159 12.5 12.7 11.9
1992 153 12.3 12.4 18.3
1993 148 13.1 11.3 19.6
1994 167 12.9 12.9 15
1995 164 12.2 13.4 14.6
1996 164 12.2 13.4 14.6
1997 172 12.4 13.9 13.4
1998 183 12.4 14.8 13.1
1999 172 12.6 13.7 26.7
2000 175 11.7 15.0 25.1
2001 182 12.6 14.4 19.8
2002 170 13.0 13.1 20
2003 170 13.0 13.1 20
2004 159 13.2 12.0 32.1
2005 153 13.7 11.2 30.7
2006 141 13.2 10.7 29.1
2007 139 12.6 11.0 28.1
2008 127 12.4 10.2 22.8
2009 129 12.4 10.4 27.9
2010 151 12.0 12.5 27.8
2011 155 12.2 12.6 24.5
2012 160 11.7 13.6 25
2013 155 12.4 12.4 20.6
2014 138 10.8 12.7 30.4
2015 112 11.0 10.1 29.5
2016 112 11.0 10.1 21.4
2017 124 10.0 12.3 25
2018 123 10.6 11.5 26
2019 123 10.8 11.2 28.5
2020 113 10.8 10.3 39.8
2021 108 10.8 9.9 n/a
2022 107 10.3 10.3 n/a
2023 103 9.7 10.5 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 Choteau High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 154 12.3 12.5 14.9
1991 159 12.5 12.7 11.9
1992 153 12.3 12.4 18.3
1993 148 13.1 11.3 19.6
1994 167 12.9 12.9 15
1995 164 12.2 13.4 14.6
1996 164 12.2 13.4 14.6
1997 172 12.4 13.9 13.4
1998 183 12.4 14.8 13.1
1999 172 12.6 13.7 26.7
2000 175 11.7 15.0 25.1
2001 182 12.6 14.4 19.8
2002 170 13.0 13.1 20
2003 170 13.0 13.1 20
2004 159 13.2 12.0 32.1
2005 153 13.7 11.2 30.7
2006 141 13.2 10.7 29.1
2007 139 12.6 11.0 28.1
2008 127 12.4 10.2 22.8
2009 129 12.4 10.4 27.9
2010 151 12.0 12.5 27.8
2011 155 12.2 12.6 24.5
2012 160 11.7 13.6 25
2013 155 12.4 12.4 20.6
2014 138 10.8 12.7 30.4
2015 112 11.0 10.1 29.5
2016 112 11.0 10.1 21.4
2017 124 10.0 12.3 25
2018 123 10.6 11.5 26
2019 123 10.8 11.2 28.5
2020 113 10.8 10.3 39.8
2021 108 10.8 9.9 n/a
2022 107 10.3 10.3 n/a
2023 103 9.7 10.5 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 Choteau High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $17,192
2022 $19,520
2023 $19,589

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Choteau 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 20th of 119 High schoolsRanks 11th 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 Students123103
 16.3%
African American01
American Indian47
 75%
Asian00
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White11589
 22.6%
Two or More Races35
 66.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Choteau High School

Choteau High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bynum School
Elementary : Choteau School
Elementary : Pendroy School
Middle : Choteau 7-8

Students at Choteau High School are 86% White, 7% American Indian, 5% Two or more races.

Yes. Choteau High School ranks in the top 8.9% of Montana high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 103 students attended Choteau High School.


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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




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