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Garfield County District High School

Summary:

Garfield County District High School is a small public high school in Jordan, Montana, serving just 55 students in grades 9-12. Despite its small size, the school has a strong academic reputation, with students consistently outperforming the state average in reading proficiency. The school is part of the Garfield County High School District, which is ranked 50 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Garfield County District High School has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.2 to 8.3 over the past three school years. This small class size likely contributes to the personalized learning environment and may be a factor in the school's academic success. In the 2022-2023 school year, 78.57% of students were proficient or better in reading, significantly higher than the state average of 46.03%. However, the school's math and science proficiency rates, while still above the state average, are not as impressive, suggesting potential areas for improvement.

The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from as high as 11th out of 138 Montana high schools in 2020-2021 to as low as 95th out of 128 in 2012-2013. The school's current ranking of 24th out of 124 high schools in the state for the 2022-2023 school year indicates that it is performing well compared to its peers. While the school's small size and personalized learning environment may contribute to its academic success, the school should continue to evaluate and refine its strategies to ensure sustained excellence and address any potential equity concerns.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 324 Marguerite St
       Jordan, MT  59337

(406) 557-2259

District: Garfield County High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
24th of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,555 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.7 Help
Number of students:  57

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.5%
Hispanic:
1.8%
American Indian:
1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Garfield County District High School ranks better than 80.6% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.5%), American Indian (1.8%), Hispanic (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garfield County District High School is 7.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garfield County District High School is $25,555.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Garfield County District High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Garfield County District High School 24th of 124 Montana public high schools. (See Garfield County District High School in the ranking list.)

Garfield County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Garfield County High School 50th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Garfield County District High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 42.70 94th 137 31.4%
2005 13.65 126th 142 11.3%
2006 24.95 111th 138 19.6%
2008 16.06 126th 139 9.4%
2009 60.44 49th 135 63.7%
2010 44.92 92nd 135 31.9%
2011 77.41 15th 122 87.7%
2012 54.45 60th 129 53.5%
2013 44.12 95th 128 25.8%
2015 65.26 29th 92 68.5%
2016 28.94 84th 113 25.7%
2019 59.57 41st 119 65.5%
2021 80.69 11th 138 92.0%
2023 66.28 24th 124 80.6%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Garfield County District 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 90 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 90
1992 90 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 90
1993 106 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 108
1994 112 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 113
1995 97 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 98
1996 97 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 98
1997 94 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 94
1998 92 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 92
1999 97 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 97
2000 82 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 82
2001 76 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2002 71 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2003 71 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2004 69 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 69
2005 75 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2006 68 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 68
2007 57 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 58
2008 54 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 57
2009 43 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 44
2010 43 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 44
2011 48 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 49
2012 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 56
2013 64 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 64
2014 66 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 66
2015 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 53
2016 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39
2017 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 33
2018 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35
2019 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 43
2020 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48
2021 57 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 58
2022 50 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 51
2023 53 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 55
2024 55 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 57

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 Garfield County District High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 81 8.5 9.5 n/a
1991 90 7.0 12.8 0
1992 90 8.0 11.2 14.4
1993 108 8.8 12.3 10.2
1994 113 8.6 13.1 11.5
1995 98 6.9 14.2 4.1
1996 98 6.9 14.2 4.1
1997 94 6.3 14.9 5.3
1998 92 7.0 13.1 12
1999 97 7.9 12.3 14.4
2000 82 9.2 8.9 18.3
2001 76 8.6 8.8 17.1
2002 71 8.0 8.9 18.3
2003 71 8.0 8.9 18.3
2004 69 8.1 8.5 31.9
2005 75 8.1 9.3 26.7
2006 68 7.9 8.6 36.8
2007 58 8.0 7.3 27.6
2008 57 7.6 7.5 28.1
2009 44 7.3 6.0 22.7
2010 44 7.1 6.1 31.8
2011 49 6.5 7.4 28.6
2012 56 6.5 8.5 39.3
2013 64 6.7 9.5 34.4
2014 66 6.7 9.7 28.8
2015 53 7.0 7.5 32.1
2016 39 7.0 5.5 35.9
2017 33 6.7 4.8 27.3
2018 35 6.8 5.1 42.9
2019 43 6.9 6.2 25.6
2020 48 6.9 6.9 27.1
2021 58 6.9 8.3 n/a
2022 51 7.0 7.2 n/a
2023 55 7.0 7.8 n/a
2024 57 7.3 7.7 54.4

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 Garfield County District High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 81 8.5 9.5 n/a
1991 90 7.0 12.8 0
1992 90 8.0 11.2 14.4
1993 108 8.8 12.3 10.2
1994 113 8.6 13.1 11.5
1995 98 6.9 14.2 4.1
1996 98 6.9 14.2 4.1
1997 94 6.3 14.9 5.3
1998 92 7.0 13.1 12
1999 97 7.9 12.3 14.4
2000 82 9.2 8.9 18.3
2001 76 8.6 8.8 17.1
2002 71 8.0 8.9 18.3
2003 71 8.0 8.9 18.3
2004 69 8.1 8.5 31.9
2005 75 8.1 9.3 26.7
2006 68 7.9 8.6 36.8
2007 58 8.0 7.3 27.6
2008 57 7.6 7.5 28.1
2009 44 7.3 6.0 22.7
2010 44 7.1 6.1 31.8
2011 49 6.5 7.4 28.6
2012 56 6.5 8.5 39.3
2013 64 6.7 9.5 34.4
2014 66 6.7 9.7 28.8
2015 53 7.0 7.5 32.1
2016 39 7.0 5.5 35.9
2017 33 6.7 4.8 27.3
2018 35 6.8 5.1 42.9
2019 43 6.9 6.2 25.6
2020 48 6.9 6.9 27.1
2021 58 6.9 8.3 n/a
2022 51 7.0 7.2 n/a
2023 55 7.0 7.8 n/a
2024 57 7.3 7.7 54.4

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 Garfield County District High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $20,717
2022 $25,259
2023 $25,555

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Garfield County District 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 41st of 119 High schoolsRanks 24th of 124 High schools
 15.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students4355
 27.9%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White4353
 23.3%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Garfield County District High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 57 students attended Garfield County District High School.

Garfield County District High School ranks 24th of 124 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Garfield County District High School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

Garfield County District High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cohagen School
Elementary : Jordan Elementary School
Elementary : Kester School
Elementary : Pine Grove School
Elementary : Ross School
Middle : Jordan 7-8


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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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