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Custer High School

Summary:

Custer High School is a small public high school in Custer, Montana, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 36 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Custer K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 134 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Custer High School has a predominantly white student population, with 100% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly different from the nearby Hysham High School, which has a more diverse student body. Academically, Custer High School has shown mixed performance, outperforming the state average in mathematics proficiency but underperforming in reading and science. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 30 out of 92 Montana high schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 80 out of 124 in 2022-2023.

Interestingly, the nearby Hysham High School, while much smaller in student population (13 students compared to Custer's 36), has a higher statewide ranking and a lower student-teacher ratio. This suggests that smaller schools in the region may be able to provide more personalized attention and support to their students, which could contribute to their academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 304 4th Avenue
       Custer, MT  59024

(406) 856-4117

District: Custer K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
80th of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,791 Help


Feeder schools for Custer High School:

Elementary:    Custer School
Middle:    Custer 7-8

Student/teacher ratio:  6.9 Help
Number of students:  36

Racial breakdown:

White:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Custer High School ranks worse than 64.5% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (100%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Custer High School is 6.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Custer High School is $25,791.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Custer High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Custer High School 80th of 124 Montana public high schools. (See Custer High School in the ranking list.)

Custer K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Custer K-12 Schools 134th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Custer High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 62.18 50th 139 64.0%
2009 27.39 115th 135 14.8%
2015 64.19 30th 92 67.4%
2021 46.68 61st 138 55.8%
2023 36.01 80th 124 35.5%
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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 Custer 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 34 34
1991 30 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 30
1992 30 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 30
1993 26 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 26
1994 25 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 25
1995 29 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 29
1996 29 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 29
1997 34 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 34
1998 38 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 39
1999 34 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 34
2000 29 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 29
2001 31 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 31
2002 26 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 27
2003 26 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 27
2004 27 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 30
2005 28 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 32
2006 22 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 24
2007 28 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 31
2008 34 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 37
2009 34 0 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 39
2010 32 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 34
2011 29 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 31
2012 26 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 29
2013 24 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 26
2014 22 0 0 3 1 0 1 0 27
2015 20 0 0 3 2 0 2 0 27
2016 22 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 26
2017 18 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 20
2018 15 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 19
2019 17 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 20
2020 20 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 23
2021 35 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 38
2022 39 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 43
2023 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36

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 Custer High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 34 6.9 4.9 17.6
1991 30 6.6 4.5 10
1992 30 6.3 4.7 10
1993 26 6.2 4.2 15.4
1994 25 5.9 4.2 16
1995 29 5.0 5.8 17.2
1996 29 5.0 5.8 17.2
1997 34 5.6 6.1 20.6
1998 39 5.3 7.4 30.8
1999 34 5.0 6.8 26.5
2000 29 5.3 5.5 27.6
2001 31 5.3 5.8 19.4
2002 27 5.3 5.1 22.2
2003 27 5.3 5.1 22.2
2004 30 4.8 6.3 33.3
2005 32 4.5 7.1 37.5
2006 24 4.6 5.2 33.3
2007 31 4.6 6.7 41.9
2008 37 4.9 7.6 37.8
2009 39 4.4 8.9 48.7
2010 34 5.0 6.7 29.4
2011 31 5.1 6.0 29
2012 29 5.1 5.6 37.9
2013 26 5.1 5.0 46.2
2014 27 4.7 5.6 40.7
2015 27 5.0 5.4 33.3
2016 26 6.0 4.3 19.2
2017 20 4.9 4.0 30
2018 19 4.7 3.9 31.6
2019 20 4.8 4.1 45
2020 23 4.9 4.6 26.1
2021 38 5.2 7.2 n/a
2022 43 5.0 8.4 n/a
2023 36 5.1 6.9 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 Custer High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 34 6.9 4.9 17.6
1991 30 6.6 4.5 10
1992 30 6.3 4.7 10
1993 26 6.2 4.2 15.4
1994 25 5.9 4.2 16
1995 29 5.0 5.8 17.2
1996 29 5.0 5.8 17.2
1997 34 5.6 6.1 20.6
1998 39 5.3 7.4 30.8
1999 34 5.0 6.8 26.5
2000 29 5.3 5.5 27.6
2001 31 5.3 5.8 19.4
2002 27 5.3 5.1 22.2
2003 27 5.3 5.1 22.2
2004 30 4.8 6.3 33.3
2005 32 4.5 7.1 37.5
2006 24 4.6 5.2 33.3
2007 31 4.6 6.7 41.9
2008 37 4.9 7.6 37.8
2009 39 4.4 8.9 48.7
2010 34 5.0 6.7 29.4
2011 31 5.1 6.0 29
2012 29 5.1 5.6 37.9
2013 26 5.1 5.0 46.2
2014 27 4.7 5.6 40.7
2015 27 5.0 5.4 33.3
2016 26 6.0 4.3 19.2
2017 20 4.9 4.0 30
2018 19 4.7 3.9 31.6
2019 20 4.8 4.1 45
2020 23 4.9 4.6 26.1
2021 38 5.2 7.2 n/a
2022 43 5.0 8.4 n/a
2023 36 5.1 6.9 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 Custer High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $17,531
2022 $20,156
2023 $25,791

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Custer 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 Students2036
 80%
African American00
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White1736
 111.8%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Custer High School

Custer High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Custer School
Middle : Custer 7-8

Custer High School ranks 80th of 124 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Custer High School are 100% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 36 students attended Custer High School.


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