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Gardiner High School

Summary:

Gardiner High School is a small public high school in Gardiner, Montana, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 56 as of the 2022-2023 school year. Despite its small size, the school has consistently performed well academically, ranking among the top high schools in Montana in recent years. In the 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 school years, the school earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking 3rd and 6th, respectively, out of all Montana high schools.

While the school's academic performance has declined slightly in the current school year, ranking 46th out of 124 Montana high schools and earning a 3-star rating, it still outperforms the state average in reading and science proficiency, with 60% and 30% of students proficient or better in these subjects, respectively. However, the school's mathematics proficiency (30%) is slightly below the state average of 36.59%. Gardiner High School has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.4 to 11.1 students per teacher over the past three school years, which may contribute to its academic success.

Unfortunately, the school does not provide data on the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, making it difficult to assess the school's socioeconomic context and how it may be influencing academic outcomes. Collecting and analyzing this information could provide valuable insights to support the school's continued success. Overall, Gardiner High School appears to be a high-performing institution, and further analysis of its strengths and areas for improvement could help the school maintain its strong academic standing.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 510 Stone Street
       Gardiner, MT  59030

(406) 848-7261

District: Gardiner High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
46th of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,068 Help


Feeder schools for Gardiner High School:

Elementary:    Cooke City School
    Gardiner School
Middle:    Gardiner 7-8

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  48

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.3%
Hispanic:
10.4%
Asian:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gardiner High School ranks better than 62.9% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.3%), Hispanic (10.4%), Asian (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gardiner High School is 10.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gardiner High School is $25,068.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Gardiner High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Gardiner High School 46th of 124 Montana public high schools. (See Gardiner High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Gardiner High School 109th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gardiner High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 95.90 1st 137 99.3%
2005 91.63 4th 142 97.2%
2006 96.23 2nd 138 98.6%
2007 89.51 5th 136 96.3%
2008 92.71 3rd 139 97.8%
2009 96.16 3rd 135 97.8%
2010 90.74 3rd 135 97.8%
2011 82.99 7th 122 94.3%
2012 86.11 6th 129 95.3%
2013 85.59 9th 128 93.0%
2015 66.91 27th 92 70.7%
2016 95.81 2nd 113 98.2%
2017 82.86 13th 111 88.3%
2018 91.17 6th 119 95.0%
2019 57.51 45th 119 62.2%
2021 87.79 6th 138 95.7%
2022 80.59 3rd 114 97.4%
2023 52.14 46th 124 62.9%
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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 Gardiner 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 81 81
1991 69 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 69
1992 70 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 70
1993 79 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 80
1994 78 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 78
1995 87 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 87
1996 87 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 87
1997 90 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 92
1998 95 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1999 96 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 97
2000 97 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 100
2001 90 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 92
2002 90 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 96
2003 90 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 96
2004 90 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 93
2005 87 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 90
2006 79 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 80
2007 85 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 85
2008 98 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 99
2009 90 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 92
2010 94 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 95
2011 89 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 91
2012 76 1 1 2 0 1 0 0 81
2013 78 1 0 4 0 1 0 0 84
2014 79 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 85
2015 72 1 0 4 0 0 1 0 78
2016 79 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 83
2017 79 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 83
2018 63 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 66
2019 56 2 0 2 0 0 3 0 63
2020 50 1 0 3 0 0 4 0 58
2021 42 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 48
2022 39 0 2 3 1 0 3 0 48
2023 46 0 2 6 1 0 1 0 56
2024 40 0 2 5 0 0 1 0 48

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 Gardiner High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 81 7.7 10.5 3.7
1991 69 7.2 9.5 0
1992 70 7.1 9.8 7.1
1993 80 8.3 9.6 2.5
1994 78 8.1 9.6 5.1
1995 87 7.8 11.2 4.6
1996 87 7.8 11.2 4.6
1997 92 7.4 12.4 5.4
1998 96 8.1 11.9 0
1999 97 7.6 12.8 6.2
2000 100 6.9 14.5 10
2001 92 6.6 13.9 5.4
2002 96 7.7 12.5 6.3
2003 96 7.7 12.5 6.3
2004 93 8.1 11.5 7.5
2005 90 7.9 11.4 5.6
2006 80 7.6 10.5 12.5
2007 85 8.0 10.6 n/a
2008 99 8.6 11.5 13.1
2009 92 8.3 11.1 12
2010 95 7.9 11.9 16.8
2011 91 7.4 12.2 19.8
2012 81 6.6 12.1 12.3
2013 84 8.2 10.1 14.3
2014 85 10.0 8.4 21.2
2015 78 9.0 8.6 12.8
2016 83 9.0 9.2 12
2017 83 6.8 12.1 14.5
2018 66 6.8 9.6 12.1
2019 63 5.1 12.2 11.1
2020 58 4.6 12.6 13.8
2021 48 4.3 11.1 n/a
2022 48 4.4 10.7 n/a
2023 56 5.9 9.4 n/a
2024 48 4.5 10.6 29.2

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 Gardiner High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 81 7.7 10.5 3.7
1991 69 7.2 9.5 0
1992 70 7.1 9.8 7.1
1993 80 8.3 9.6 2.5
1994 78 8.1 9.6 5.1
1995 87 7.8 11.2 4.6
1996 87 7.8 11.2 4.6
1997 92 7.4 12.4 5.4
1998 96 8.1 11.9 0
1999 97 7.6 12.8 6.2
2000 100 6.9 14.5 10
2001 92 6.6 13.9 5.4
2002 96 7.7 12.5 6.3
2003 96 7.7 12.5 6.3
2004 93 8.1 11.5 7.5
2005 90 7.9 11.4 5.6
2006 80 7.6 10.5 12.5
2007 85 8.0 10.6 n/a
2008 99 8.6 11.5 13.1
2009 92 8.3 11.1 12
2010 95 7.9 11.9 16.8
2011 91 7.4 12.2 19.8
2012 81 6.6 12.1 12.3
2013 84 8.2 10.1 14.3
2014 85 10.0 8.4 21.2
2015 78 9.0 8.6 12.8
2016 83 9.0 9.2 12
2017 83 6.8 12.1 14.5
2018 66 6.8 9.6 12.1
2019 63 5.1 12.2 11.1
2020 58 4.6 12.6 13.8
2021 48 4.3 11.1 n/a
2022 48 4.4 10.7 n/a
2023 56 5.9 9.4 n/a
2024 48 4.5 10.6 29.2

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 Gardiner High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $27,871
2022 $28,266
2023 $25,068

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gardiner 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 45th of 119 High schoolsRanks 46th 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 Students6356
 11.1%
African American20
 100%
American Indian01
Asian02
Hispanic26
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White5646
 17.9%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gardiner High School

Gardiner High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cooke City School
Elementary : Gardiner School
Middle : Gardiner 7-8

Students at Gardiner High School are 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Gardiner High School ranks 46th of 124 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 48 students attended Gardiner 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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