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Hays-Lodge Pole High School

Summary:

Hays-Lodge Pole High School is a small public high school in Hays, Montana, serving around 84 students in grades 9-12. The school has a predominantly Native American student population, making up 98.81% of the student body in the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite the high per-student spending of $18,904 in the 2018-2019 school year, Hays-Lodge Pole High School has consistently performed poorly on state assessments, with only 7.14% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and Reading, and 5% proficient or better in Science, significantly lower than the state averages. The school has also consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Montana high schools, with its highest ranking being 108 out of 114 in the 2021-2022 school year. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 in 2020-2021 to 16.5 in 2022-2023, compared to the state average.

The challenges faced by Hays-Lodge Pole High School may be reflective of broader issues within the Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 276 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Addressing these district-level challenges could be crucial for improving the school's performance and providing a better educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 197 School Road
       Hays, MT  59527

(406) 673-3120

District: Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schls

SchoolDigger Rank:
119th of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,955 Help


Feeder schools for Hays-Lodge Pole High School:

Elementary:    Lodge Pole School
Middle:    Hays-Lodge Pole 7-8

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  84

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
98.8%
Hispanic:
1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hays-Lodge Pole High School ranks worse than 96% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (98.8%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hays-Lodge Pole High School is 16.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hays-Lodge Pole High School is $24,955.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hays-Lodge Pole High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Hays-Lodge Pole High School 119th of 124 Montana public high schools. (See Hays-Lodge Pole High School in the ranking list.)

Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schls:

SchoolDigger ranks Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schls 276th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hays-Lodge Pole High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 0.16 137th 137 0.0%
2005 0.86 135th 142 4.9%
2006 2.09 131st 138 5.1%
2007 0.46 132nd 136 2.9%
2008 0.68 138th 139 0.7%
2009 0.43 133rd 135 1.5%
2010 3.02 127th 135 5.9%
2011 0.08 120th 122 1.6%
2013 0.22 127th 128 0.8%
2019 2.28 117th 119 1.7%
2021 4.00 133rd 138 3.6%
2022 2.57 108th 114 5.3%
2023 3.61 119th 124 4.0%
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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 Hays-Lodge Pole 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 58 58
1991 1 0 0 0 60 n/a n/a 0 61
1992 0 0 0 0 78 n/a n/a 0 78
1993 1 0 0 0 86 n/a n/a 0 87
1994 1 0 0 0 100 n/a n/a 0 101
1995 0 0 0 0 87 n/a n/a 0 87
1996 0 0 0 0 87 n/a n/a 0 87
1997 0 0 0 0 83 n/a n/a 0 83
1998 0 0 0 0 102 n/a n/a 0 102
1999 0 0 0 0 112 n/a n/a 0 112
2000 0 0 0 0 100 n/a n/a 0 100
2001 0 0 0 0 84 n/a n/a 0 84
2002 0 0 0 0 97 n/a n/a 0 97
2003 0 0 0 0 97 n/a n/a 0 97
2004 0 0 0 0 100 n/a n/a 0 100
2005 0 0 0 0 97 n/a n/a 0 97
2006 0 0 0 0 110 n/a n/a 0 110
2007 2 0 0 0 104 n/a n/a 0 106
2008 2 0 0 0 97 n/a n/a 0 99
2009 2 0 0 0 87 n/a n/a 0 89
2010 3 0 0 0 77 n/a n/a 0 80
2011 0 0 0 0 66 0 1 0 67
2012 0 0 0 2 58 0 0 0 60
2013 1 0 1 3 66 0 0 0 71
2014 0 0 0 0 51 0 0 0 51
2015 1 0 6 0 60 0 0 0 67
2016 0 0 2 1 71 0 0 0 74
2017 0 0 0 2 80 0 0 0 82
2018 0 0 0 1 76 0 1 0 78
2019 1 0 0 1 79 0 0 0 81
2020 0 0 0 0 83 0 0 0 83
2021 1 0 0 0 88 0 1 0 90
2022 0 0 0 0 83 0 1 0 84
2023 0 0 0 1 83 0 0 0 84

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 Hays-Lodge Pole High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 58 7.3 7.9 84.5
1991 61 8.0 7.6 26.2
1992 78 4.0 19.5 78.2
1993 87 10.9 8.0 83.9
1994 101 10.9 9.3 91.1
1995 87 5.7 15.3 63.2
1996 87 5.7 15.3 63.2
1997 83 6.1 13.6 88
1998 102 8.4 12.1 77.5
1999 112 9.1 12.3 94.6
2000 100 7.9 12.7 93
2001 84 5.9 14.2 63.1
2002 97 8.8 11.0 92.8
2003 97 8.8 11.0 92.8
2004 100 10.9 9.2 91
2005 97 9.7 10.0 91.8
2006 110 12.0 9.2 90.9
2007 106 15.5 6.8 91.5
2008 99 16.6 6.0 87.9
2009 89 14.7 6.1 96.6
2010 80 13.3 5.9 96.3
2011 67 12.7 5.2 95.5
2012 60 8.6 6.9 95
2013 71 n/a n/a 95.8
2014 51 6.7 7.5 94.1
2015 67 7.0 9.5 100
2016 74 12.0 6.1 100
2017 82 8.2 9.9 100
2018 78 9.9 7.8 100
2019 81 9.6 8.3 80.2
2020 83 7.4 11.1 100
2021 90 7.1 12.5 n/a
2022 84 6.3 13.2 n/a
2023 84 5.0 16.5 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 Hays-Lodge Pole High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 58 7.3 7.9 84.5
1991 61 8.0 7.6 26.2
1992 78 4.0 19.5 78.2
1993 87 10.9 8.0 83.9
1994 101 10.9 9.3 91.1
1995 87 5.7 15.3 63.2
1996 87 5.7 15.3 63.2
1997 83 6.1 13.6 88
1998 102 8.4 12.1 77.5
1999 112 9.1 12.3 94.6
2000 100 7.9 12.7 93
2001 84 5.9 14.2 63.1
2002 97 8.8 11.0 92.8
2003 97 8.8 11.0 92.8
2004 100 10.9 9.2 91
2005 97 9.7 10.0 91.8
2006 110 12.0 9.2 90.9
2007 106 15.5 6.8 91.5
2008 99 16.6 6.0 87.9
2009 89 14.7 6.1 96.6
2010 80 13.3 5.9 96.3
2011 67 12.7 5.2 95.5
2012 60 8.6 6.9 95
2013 71 n/a n/a 95.8
2014 51 6.7 7.5 94.1
2015 67 7.0 9.5 100
2016 74 12.0 6.1 100
2017 82 8.2 9.9 100
2018 78 9.9 7.8 100
2019 81 9.6 8.3 80.2
2020 83 7.4 11.1 100
2021 90 7.1 12.5 n/a
2022 84 6.3 13.2 n/a
2023 84 5.0 16.5 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 Hays-Lodge Pole High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $18,904
2021 $23,680
2022 $23,954
2023 $24,955

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hays-Lodge Pole 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 117th of 119 High schoolsRanks 119th of 124 High schools
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students8184
 3.7%
African American00
American Indian7983
 5.1%
Asian00
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White10
 100%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hays-Lodge Pole High School

Students at Hays-Lodge Pole High School are 99% American Indian, 1% Hispanic.

Hays-Lodge Pole High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lodge Pole School
Middle : Hays-Lodge Pole 7-8

Hays-Lodge Pole High School ranks in the bottom 4.0% of Montana high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 84 students attended Hays-Lodge Pole High School.


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