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Culbertson High School

Summary:

Culbertson High School is a public high school in Culbertson, MT, serving 94 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Culbertson High School District, which is ranked 275 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Culbertson High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on Montana state tests, with only 28.57% of students proficient or better in reading, 0% proficient in math and science, far below the state averages. The school's racial diversity, with 55.32% White, 29.79% Native American, and 7.45% Hispanic students, is in contrast to nearby Brockton High School, which has a student population that is 94.23% Native American. Culbertson High School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 28th out of 119 Montana high schools in 2018-2019 to 113th out of 124 high schools in 2022-2023, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The decline in Culbertson High School's performance and ranking may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as changes in student demographics, funding, or educational policies. In comparison, Bainville High School has a much higher percentage of White students and better academic performance on state tests. Addressing the underlying issues and implementing targeted interventions will be crucial for Culbertson High School to improve student learning outcomes and provide a supportive and inclusive environment for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 423 1st Avenue West
       Culbertson, MT  59218

(406) 787-6241

District: Culbertson High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
113th of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,259 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  91

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.8%
American Indian:
19.8%
Hispanic:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Culbertson High School ranks worse than 91.1% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.8%), American Indian (19.8%), Hispanic (8.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Culbertson High School is 12. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Culbertson High School is $19,259.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Culbertson High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Culbertson High School 113th of 124 Montana public high schools. (See Culbertson High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Culbertson High School 275th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Culbertson High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.12 108th 137 21.2%
2005 21.58 118th 142 16.9%
2006 54.52 76th 138 44.9%
2007 64.05 46th 136 66.2%
2008 90.05 11th 139 92.1%
2009 47.13 88th 135 34.8%
2010 50.88 81st 135 40.0%
2011 40.96 91st 122 25.4%
2012 23.56 113th 129 12.4%
2013 45.08 93rd 128 27.3%
2015 39.14 68th 92 26.1%
2016 69.24 30th 113 73.5%
2017 53.24 49th 111 55.9%
2018 51.26 60th 119 49.6%
2019 70.68 28th 119 76.5%
2021 30.34 91st 138 34.1%
2022 11.01 97th 114 14.9%
2023 7.57 113th 124 8.9%
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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 Culbertson 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 77 77
1991 70 0 0 0 14 n/a n/a 0 84
1992 69 0 0 0 15 n/a n/a 0 84
1993 77 0 0 2 20 n/a n/a 0 99
1994 67 0 1 2 24 n/a n/a 0 94
1995 61 0 0 0 25 n/a n/a 0 86
1996 61 0 0 0 25 n/a n/a 0 86
1997 76 0 0 0 10 n/a n/a 0 86
1998 83 0 0 1 10 n/a n/a 0 94
1999 88 0 0 0 13 n/a n/a 0 101
2000 93 0 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 102
2001 77 0 0 0 10 n/a n/a 0 87
2002 52 0 1 0 14 n/a n/a 0 67
2003 52 0 1 0 14 n/a n/a 0 67
2004 49 0 0 0 19 n/a n/a 0 68
2005 46 0 0 0 21 n/a n/a 0 67
2006 64 0 0 0 26 n/a n/a 0 90
2007 67 0 1 1 27 n/a n/a 0 96
2008 75 0 0 0 23 n/a n/a 0 98
2009 63 0 0 0 37 n/a n/a 0 100
2010 52 0 0 0 36 n/a n/a 0 88
2011 56 0 0 0 31 1 3 0 91
2012 49 0 0 2 26 0 3 0 80
2013 61 0 0 1 17 0 2 0 81
2014 59 0 0 2 20 0 3 0 84
2015 54 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 74
2016 52 0 0 1 11 0 1 0 65
2017 48 0 0 0 16 0 3 0 67
2018 47 0 0 3 21 0 3 0 74
2019 50 0 0 3 23 0 5 0 81
2020 50 0 0 1 24 0 9 0 84
2021 50 0 0 1 23 0 7 0 81
2022 47 0 2 2 20 0 7 0 78
2023 52 0 0 7 28 0 7 0 94
2024 59 0 1 8 18 0 5 0 91

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 Culbertson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 77 7.4 10.4 23.4
1991 84 7.4 11.3 20.2
1992 84 7.6 11.0 20.2
1993 99 7.6 13.0 22.2
1994 94 7.0 13.4 14.9
1995 86 7.4 11.6 25.6
1996 86 7.4 11.6 25.6
1997 86 7.6 11.3 11.6
1998 94 7.8 12.1 12.8
1999 101 7.9 12.8 21.8
2000 102 8.4 12.1 24.5
2001 87 7.8 11.2 24.1
2002 67 7.0 9.6 25.4
2003 67 7.0 9.6 25.4
2004 68 7.3 9.3 33.8
2005 67 7.6 8.8 34.3
2006 90 8.5 10.6 36.7
2007 96 8.3 11.6 25
2008 98 8.7 11.3 23.5
2009 100 8.2 12.2 26
2010 88 7.8 11.1 36.4
2011 91 7.1 12.7 35.2
2012 80 7.5 10.6 37.5
2013 81 7.2 11.2 16
2014 84 9.4 8.8 20.2
2015 74 8.0 9.2 14.9
2016 65 8.0 8.1 0
2017 67 7.5 8.9 14.9
2018 74 7.6 9.7 32.4
2019 81 6.5 12.4 40.7
2020 84 6.9 12.0 39.3
2021 81 7.0 11.5 n/a
2022 78 7.6 10.1 n/a
2023 94 7.3 12.7 n/a
2024 91 7.5 12.0 48.4

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 Culbertson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 77 7.4 10.4 23.4
1991 84 7.4 11.3 20.2
1992 84 7.6 11.0 20.2
1993 99 7.6 13.0 22.2
1994 94 7.0 13.4 14.9
1995 86 7.4 11.6 25.6
1996 86 7.4 11.6 25.6
1997 86 7.6 11.3 11.6
1998 94 7.8 12.1 12.8
1999 101 7.9 12.8 21.8
2000 102 8.4 12.1 24.5
2001 87 7.8 11.2 24.1
2002 67 7.0 9.6 25.4
2003 67 7.0 9.6 25.4
2004 68 7.3 9.3 33.8
2005 67 7.6 8.8 34.3
2006 90 8.5 10.6 36.7
2007 96 8.3 11.6 25
2008 98 8.7 11.3 23.5
2009 100 8.2 12.2 26
2010 88 7.8 11.1 36.4
2011 91 7.1 12.7 35.2
2012 80 7.5 10.6 37.5
2013 81 7.2 11.2 16
2014 84 9.4 8.8 20.2
2015 74 8.0 9.2 14.9
2016 65 8.0 8.1 0
2017 67 7.5 8.9 14.9
2018 74 7.6 9.7 32.4
2019 81 6.5 12.4 40.7
2020 84 6.9 12.0 39.3
2021 81 7.0 11.5 n/a
2022 78 7.6 10.1 n/a
2023 94 7.3 12.7 n/a
2024 91 7.5 12.0 48.4

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 Culbertson High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $21,892
2022 $19,447
2023 $19,259

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Culbertson 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 28th of 119 High schoolsRanks 113th of 124 High schools
 67.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students8194
 16%
African American00
American Indian2328
 21.7%
Asian00
Hispanic37
 133.3%
Pacific Islander00
White5052
 4%
Two or More Races57
 40%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Culbertson High School

Students at Culbertson High School are 65% White, 20% American Indian, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Culbertson High School ranks in the bottom 8.9% of Montana high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 91 students attended Culbertson 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.

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