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Highwood High School

Summary:

Highwood High School is a small public high school in Highwood, Montana, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 39 as of the 2022-2023 school year. Despite its small size, the school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, with impressive academic performance that exceeds the state average in key areas.

Highwood High School's academic excellence is evident in its consistently high rankings, with the school reaching as high as 1st out of 135 schools in the 2008-2009 school year. On state tests, the school's proficiency rates are significantly higher than the state average in Mathematics (45.45% vs. 36.59%), Reading (63.64% vs. 46.03%), and Science (27.27% vs. 37.03%). Compared to the Highwood K-12 District, Highwood High School's performance is on par or slightly higher in Mathematics and Reading, but lower in Science. The school's small student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.4 to 13.4, suggests that students receive personalized attention and support, contributing to their academic success.

While Highwood High School's student population is predominantly White, the school has seen a notable increase in the percentage of students identifying as two or more races in recent years. This change in diversity may provide opportunities for the school to explore ways to better support and celebrate the diverse backgrounds of its students. When compared to nearby schools like Fort Benton High School and Belt High School, Highwood High School's academic performance is on par or slightly higher, but the nearby schools have a more diverse student population and higher student-teacher ratios.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 160 West Street South
       Highwood, MT  59450

(406) 733-2081

District: Highwood K-12

SchoolDigger Rank:
26th of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,016 Help


Feeder schools for Highwood High School:

Elementary:    Highwood School
Middle:    Highwood Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  39

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.9%
American Indian:
2.6%
Two or more races:
2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Highwood High School ranks better than 79% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.9%), American Indian (2.6%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highwood High School is 13.4. (See more...)
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Compare Highwood High School employs 2.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highwood High School is $17,016.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Highwood High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Highwood High School 26th of 124 Montana public high schools. (See Highwood High School in the ranking list.)

Highwood K-12:

SchoolDigger ranks Highwood K-12 36th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Highwood High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.50 40th 137 70.8%
2006 85.04 12th 138 91.3%
2007 89.89 2nd 136 98.5%
2009 97.14 1st 135 99.3%
2013 87.85 6th 128 95.3%
2015 86.88 8th 92 91.3%
2022 79.57 4th 114 96.5%
2023 63.08 26th 124 79.0%
See the entire list of Montana High School Rankings!

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 Highwood 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 39 39
1991 45 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
1992 41 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 43
1993 49 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 50
1994 38 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 38
1995 35 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 36
1996 35 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 36
1997 38 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 39
1998 46 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 47
1999 44 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2000 44 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 44
2001 41 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2002 44 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 44
2003 44 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 44
2004 40 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2005 43 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2006 45 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2007 43 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2008 42 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2009 32 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 33
2010 30 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 32
2011 26 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 29
2012 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27
2013 30 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 31
2014 23 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 26
2015 26 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 29
2016 15 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 18
2017 18 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 21
2018 17 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 19
2019 15 0 0 1 2 0 2 0 20
2020 22 0 0 1 1 0 4 0 28
2021 20 0 0 0 2 0 7 0 29
2022 27 0 0 0 2 0 6 0 35
2023 37 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 39

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 Highwood High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 39 4.8 8.1 15.4
1991 45 5.1 8.8 4.4
1992 43 5.1 8.4 9.3
1993 50 6.3 7.9 6
1994 38 6.1 6.2 2.6
1995 36 4.7 7.7 5.6
1996 36 4.7 7.7 5.6
1997 39 4.7 8.3 15.4
1998 47 5.7 8.2 12.8
1999 45 5.0 9.0 35.6
2000 44 5.4 8.1 31.8
2001 41 5.1 8.0 26.8
2002 44 5.2 8.5 27.3
2003 44 5.2 8.5 27.3
2004 40 5.2 7.7 30
2005 43 5.3 8.1 30.2
2006 45 6.4 7.0 28.9
2007 43 6.3 6.8 25.6
2008 43 6.1 7.0 25.6
2009 33 4.9 6.7 30.3
2010 32 4.6 6.8 40.6
2011 29 4.2 6.8 37.9
2012 27 4.3 6.2 33.3
2013 31 4.6 6.6 38.7
2014 26 4.2 6.1 50
2015 29 4.0 7.2 37.9
2016 18 4.0 4.5 38.9
2017 21 3.3 6.3 33.3
2018 19 3.9 4.7 26.3
2019 20 4.0 4.9 25
2020 28 3.9 7.1 17.9
2021 29 3.9 7.4 n/a
2022 35 3.8 9.1 n/a
2023 39 2.9 13.4 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 Highwood High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 39 4.8 8.1 15.4
1991 45 5.1 8.8 4.4
1992 43 5.1 8.4 9.3
1993 50 6.3 7.9 6
1994 38 6.1 6.2 2.6
1995 36 4.7 7.7 5.6
1996 36 4.7 7.7 5.6
1997 39 4.7 8.3 15.4
1998 47 5.7 8.2 12.8
1999 45 5.0 9.0 35.6
2000 44 5.4 8.1 31.8
2001 41 5.1 8.0 26.8
2002 44 5.2 8.5 27.3
2003 44 5.2 8.5 27.3
2004 40 5.2 7.7 30
2005 43 5.3 8.1 30.2
2006 45 6.4 7.0 28.9
2007 43 6.3 6.8 25.6
2008 43 6.1 7.0 25.6
2009 33 4.9 6.7 30.3
2010 32 4.6 6.8 40.6
2011 29 4.2 6.8 37.9
2012 27 4.3 6.2 33.3
2013 31 4.6 6.6 38.7
2014 26 4.2 6.1 50
2015 29 4.0 7.2 37.9
2016 18 4.0 4.5 38.9
2017 21 3.3 6.3 33.3
2018 19 3.9 4.7 26.3
2019 20 4.0 4.9 25
2020 28 3.9 7.1 17.9
2021 29 3.9 7.4 n/a
2022 35 3.8 9.1 n/a
2023 39 2.9 13.4 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 Highwood High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,111
2021 $16,834
2022 $18,287
2023 $17,016

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Highwood 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 Students2039
 95%
African American00
American Indian21
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White1537
 146.7%
Two or More Races21
 50%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Highwood High School

Highwood High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Highwood School
Middle : Highwood Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 39 students attended Highwood High School.

Students at Highwood High School are 95% White, 3% American Indian, 3% Two or more races.

Highwood High School ranks 26th of 124 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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