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Cut Bank High School

Summary:

Cut Bank High School is a public high school located in Cut Bank, Montana, serving 227 students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student population, with 46.7% White and 37% Native American students.

Academically, Cut Bank High School faces some challenges. While the school's performance in Reading is slightly above the state average, with 48.84% of students proficient or better, its Mathematics and Science scores are significantly below the state average. In 2022-2023, only 18.6% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 36.59%, and 21.74% were proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 37.03%. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 17th out of 113 high schools in 2015-2016 to 82nd out of 124 high schools in the current 2022-2023 school year, with a 2-star rating out of 5.

One positive aspect of Cut Bank High School is its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.4 to 14.6 students per teacher over the past three school years, which may indicate a more personalized learning environment. However, the school's performance and the unique needs of its diverse student population suggest a need for a more targeted and consistent approach to improving student learning outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 101 3rd Ave SE
       Cut Bank, MT  59427

(406) 873-5629

District: Cut Bank High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
82nd of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,114 Help


Feeder schools for Cut Bank High School:

Elementary:    Anna Jeffries Elementary
    H C Davis Elementary
    Mountain View Elementary
Middle:    Cut Bank Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  198

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.0%
American Indian:
35.4%
Two or more races:
13.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cut Bank High School ranks worse than 66.1% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Cut Bank High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47%), American Indian (35.4%), two or more races (13.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cut Bank High School is 11.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cut Bank High School is $17,114.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cut Bank High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Cut Bank High School 82nd of 124 Montana public high schools. (See Cut Bank High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Cut Bank High School 202nd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cut Bank High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.78 92nd 137 32.8%
2005 64.52 54th 142 62.0%
2006 54.62 75th 138 45.7%
2007 47.52 89th 136 34.6%
2008 22.73 118th 139 15.1%
2009 81.13 16th 135 88.1%
2010 40.92 101st 135 25.2%
2011 26.02 104th 122 14.8%
2012 67.03 42nd 129 67.4%
2013 48.15 88th 128 31.3%
2015 19.59 81st 92 12.0%
2016 79.85 17th 113 85.0%
2017 37.48 76th 111 31.5%
2018 42.64 72nd 119 39.5%
2019 18.39 101st 119 15.1%
2021 19.30 107th 138 22.5%
2022 17.58 86th 114 24.6%
2023 32.52 82nd 124 33.9%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, June 28, 2009

Open Quote CBHS doesn't just teach your children. The school, with the help of the community, supports their efforts in whatever they do to the full extent. All of the teachers will do what they can to help your child succeed. The whole school system, the town, and the parents make a dedicated effort to cherish, teach, and guide our future to their destinies. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cut Bank 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 255 255
1991 207 0 0 0 52 n/a n/a 0 259
1992 202 1 1 0 63 n/a n/a 0 267
1993 252 1 0 1 36 n/a n/a 0 290
1994 217 1 0 0 66 n/a n/a 0 284
1995 232 0 1 1 71 n/a n/a 0 305
1996 232 0 1 1 71 n/a n/a 0 305
1997 231 0 0 0 62 n/a n/a 0 293
1998 239 0 0 0 71 n/a n/a 0 310
1999 227 0 1 0 74 n/a n/a 0 302
2000 219 0 0 0 74 n/a n/a 0 293
2001 217 0 0 1 87 n/a n/a 0 305
2002 207 1 2 5 96 n/a n/a 0 311
2003 207 1 2 5 96 n/a n/a 0 311
2004 198 0 2 4 100 n/a n/a 0 304
2005 199 0 6 5 98 n/a n/a 0 308
2006 183 0 5 3 89 n/a n/a 0 280
2007 160 0 7 2 93 n/a n/a 0 262
2008 150 0 2 4 91 n/a n/a 0 247
2009 127 0 2 4 82 n/a n/a 0 215
2010 136 1 3 2 73 n/a n/a 0 215
2011 136 1 2 2 49 0 19 0 209
2012 122 1 3 4 56 0 20 0 206
2013 113 1 2 3 54 0 22 0 195
2014 110 0 1 4 56 0 22 0 193
2015 86 0 2 4 84 0 6 0 182
2016 92 0 0 4 67 0 9 0 172
2017 77 0 0 4 53 0 23 0 157
2018 65 0 0 2 57 0 26 0 150
2019 79 0 1 3 53 0 31 0 167
2020 92 1 1 8 71 1 36 0 210
2021 104 1 1 6 80 3 23 0 218
2022 116 1 1 8 89 2 23 0 240
2023 106 2 1 6 84 3 25 0 227
2024 93 1 0 5 70 2 27 0 198

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 Cut Bank High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 255 21.7 11.7 17.3
1991 259 21.0 12.3 20.8
1992 267 20.3 13.1 14.2
1993 290 21.3 13.6 11.7
1994 284 20.6 13.8 13
1995 305 20.3 15.0 10.5
1996 305 20.3 15.0 10.5
1997 293 21.0 14.0 11.6
1998 310 20.7 15.0 11.3
1999 302 20.9 14.4 21.9
2000 293 21.2 13.8 20.1
2001 305 22.7 13.4 19
2002 311 22.6 13.8 23.2
2003 311 22.6 13.8 23.2
2004 304 23.4 13.0 18.8
2005 308 21.1 14.6 25.6
2006 280 21.7 12.9 20
2007 262 20.6 12.7 24
2008 247 20.6 12.0 28.7
2009 215 20.9 10.3 28.8
2010 215 21.1 10.1 30.2
2011 209 21.1 9.8 28.7
2012 206 20.0 10.2 35
2013 195 19.0 10.2 37.4
2014 193 19.4 9.9 33.2
2015 182 19.0 9.5 35.7
2016 172 17.0 10.1 43
2017 157 16.2 9.6 34.4
2018 150 14.7 10.1 48
2019 167 15.0 11.1 46.7
2020 210 16.4 12.7 46.7
2021 218 14.8 14.6 n/a
2022 240 17.0 14.0 n/a
2023 227 16.9 13.4 n/a
2024 198 16.8 11.7 50.5

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 Cut Bank High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 255 21.7 11.7 17.3
1991 259 21.0 12.3 20.8
1992 267 20.3 13.1 14.2
1993 290 21.3 13.6 11.7
1994 284 20.6 13.8 13
1995 305 20.3 15.0 10.5
1996 305 20.3 15.0 10.5
1997 293 21.0 14.0 11.6
1998 310 20.7 15.0 11.3
1999 302 20.9 14.4 21.9
2000 293 21.2 13.8 20.1
2001 305 22.7 13.4 19
2002 311 22.6 13.8 23.2
2003 311 22.6 13.8 23.2
2004 304 23.4 13.0 18.8
2005 308 21.1 14.6 25.6
2006 280 21.7 12.9 20
2007 262 20.6 12.7 24
2008 247 20.6 12.0 28.7
2009 215 20.9 10.3 28.8
2010 215 21.1 10.1 30.2
2011 209 21.1 9.8 28.7
2012 206 20.0 10.2 35
2013 195 19.0 10.2 37.4
2014 193 19.4 9.9 33.2
2015 182 19.0 9.5 35.7
2016 172 17.0 10.1 43
2017 157 16.2 9.6 34.4
2018 150 14.7 10.1 48
2019 167 15.0 11.1 46.7
2020 210 16.4 12.7 46.7
2021 218 14.8 14.6 n/a
2022 240 17.0 14.0 n/a
2023 227 16.9 13.4 n/a
2024 198 16.8 11.7 50.5

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 Cut Bank High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $15,704
2022 $15,678
2023 $17,114

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cut Bank High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 101st of 119 High schoolsRanks 82nd of 124 High schools
 18.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students167227
 35.9%
African American02
American Indian5384
 58.5%
Asian11
Hispanic36
 100%
Pacific Islander03
White79106
 34.2%
Two or More Races3125
 19.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cut Bank High School

Students at Cut Bank High School are 47% White, 35% American Indian, 14% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 198 students attended Cut Bank High School.

Cut Bank High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Anna Jeffries Elementary
Elementary : H C Davis Elementary
Elementary : Mountain View Elementary
Middle : Cut Bank Middle School

Cut Bank High School ranks 82nd of 124 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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