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Poplar High School

Summary:

Poplar High School is a public high school serving 276 students in grades 9-12 in Poplar, Montana, a community with a predominantly Native American population. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance and a student population that is 98.55% Native American, significantly higher than the nearby Brockton High School at 94.23%.

Poplar High School's academic performance is well below the state average, with only 2.44% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, 7.32% in Reading, and 5.45% in Science, compared to the state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively. This trend has persisted for years, with the school consistently ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Montana high schools. Despite spending $15,601 per student, which is significantly higher than the state average, the school has not been able to improve its academic outcomes.

While Poplar High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 11.3 to 13.5 over the past three years, this advantage does not seem to be translating into better academic performance. In comparison, the nearby Brockton High School has a slightly better student-teacher ratio of 8.5 and slightly higher academic proficiency rates, suggesting that Poplar High School may need to re-evaluate its instructional strategies and support systems to better meet the needs of its predominantly Native American student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 400 4th Avenue West
       Poplar, MT  59255

(406) 768-6830

District: Poplar High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
120th of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,490 Help


Feeder schools for Poplar High School:

Elementary:    Poplar School
Middle:    Poplar 5-6 School
    Poplar 7-8

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  272

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
98.5%
White:
0.7%
Two or more races:
0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Poplar High School ranks worse than 96.8% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (98.5%), two or more races (0.7%), White (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Poplar High School is 13.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Poplar High School is $16,490.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Poplar High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Poplar High School 120th of 124 Montana public high schools. (See Poplar High School in the ranking list.)

Poplar High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Poplar High School 290th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Poplar High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 6.67 125th 137 8.8%
2005 9.97 129th 142 9.2%
2006 2.35 130th 138 5.8%
2007 16.45 122nd 136 10.3%
2008 4.34 130th 139 6.5%
2009 7.52 126th 135 6.7%
2010 0.88 130th 135 3.7%
2011 0.47 118th 122 3.3%
2013 0.29 126th 128 1.6%
2015 6.61 91st 92 1.1%
2016 1.48 111th 113 1.8%
2017 1.76 109th 111 1.8%
2018 4.63 115th 119 3.4%
2019 1.41 119th 119 0.0%
2021 3.55 136th 138 1.4%
2022 2.65 107th 114 6.1%
2023 2.86 120th 124 3.2%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Poplar 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 217 217
1991 38 1 2 0 153 n/a n/a 0 194
1992 40 2 2 0 155 n/a n/a 0 199
1993 42 0 1 0 153 n/a n/a 0 196
1994 45 0 0 0 143 n/a n/a 0 188
1995 33 0 1 0 183 n/a n/a 0 217
1996 33 0 1 0 183 n/a n/a 0 217
1997 22 0 1 1 194 n/a n/a 0 218
1998 25 0 2 0 204 n/a n/a 0 231
1999 21 0 2 1 185 n/a n/a 0 209
2000 18 0 1 0 210 n/a n/a 0 229
2001 19 0 2 0 227 n/a n/a 0 248
2002 17 0 1 1 219 n/a n/a 0 238
2003 17 0 1 1 219 n/a n/a 0 238
2004 17 0 1 1 234 n/a n/a 0 253
2005 10 0 0 2 220 n/a n/a 0 232
2006 12 0 2 2 220 n/a n/a 0 236
2007 7 0 1 0 207 n/a n/a 0 215
2008 11 0 2 0 200 n/a n/a 0 213
2009 10 0 2 0 192 n/a n/a 0 204
2010 7 0 2 0 207 n/a n/a 0 216
2011 8 0 1 2 190 0 9 0 210
2012 5 0 0 3 182 0 8 0 198
2013 3 0 0 2 206 0 9 0 220
2014 4 0 0 2 198 0 9 0 213
2015 3 0 1 0 189 0 9 0 202
2016 3 0 1 0 194 0 6 0 204
2017 3 0 1 1 211 0 5 0 221
2018 5 0 1 1 206 2 8 0 223
2019 3 0 0 1 214 1 8 0 227
2020 4 0 0 2 234 1 7 0 248
2021 3 0 0 0 244 0 5 0 252
2022 3 0 1 0 237 0 2 0 243
2023 1 0 0 0 272 0 3 0 276
2024 2 0 0 0 268 0 2 0 272

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 Poplar High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 217 19.5 11.1 66.8
1991 194 19.0 10.2 85.1
1992 199 17.0 11.7 54.3
1993 196 13.9 14.1 56.6
1994 188 16.5 11.4 91.5
1995 217 14.4 15.1 78.3
1996 217 14.4 15.1 78.3
1997 218 20.0 10.9 65.1
1998 231 19.5 11.8 58
1999 209 20.3 10.3 67
2000 229 16.0 14.3 62.4
2001 248 19.6 12.7 58.1
2002 238 22.6 10.5 47.5
2003 238 22.6 10.5 47.5
2004 253 22.4 11.3 83.8
2005 232 22.0 10.5 85.8
2006 236 23.2 10.2 86.9
2007 215 21.7 9.9 87
2008 213 21.9 9.7 88.7
2009 204 21.2 9.6 90.7
2010 216 22.2 9.6 98.6
2011 210 20.2 10.3 98.6
2012 198 20.0 9.9 98.5
2013 220 17.7 12.3 98.6
2014 213 20.0 10.6 98.6
2015 202 18.0 11.2 98.5
2016 204 20.0 10.2 100
2017 221 19.4 11.3 100
2018 223 21.1 10.5 100
2019 227 20.9 10.8 59
2020 248 19.0 13.0 97.6
2021 252 20.3 12.4 n/a
2022 243 21.5 11.3 n/a
2023 276 20.4 13.5 n/a
2024 272 20.5 13.2 100

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 Poplar High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 217 19.5 11.1 66.8
1991 194 19.0 10.2 85.1
1992 199 17.0 11.7 54.3
1993 196 13.9 14.1 56.6
1994 188 16.5 11.4 91.5
1995 217 14.4 15.1 78.3
1996 217 14.4 15.1 78.3
1997 218 20.0 10.9 65.1
1998 231 19.5 11.8 58
1999 209 20.3 10.3 67
2000 229 16.0 14.3 62.4
2001 248 19.6 12.7 58.1
2002 238 22.6 10.5 47.5
2003 238 22.6 10.5 47.5
2004 253 22.4 11.3 83.8
2005 232 22.0 10.5 85.8
2006 236 23.2 10.2 86.9
2007 215 21.7 9.9 87
2008 213 21.9 9.7 88.7
2009 204 21.2 9.6 90.7
2010 216 22.2 9.6 98.6
2011 210 20.2 10.3 98.6
2012 198 20.0 9.9 98.5
2013 220 17.7 12.3 98.6
2014 213 20.0 10.6 98.6
2015 202 18.0 11.2 98.5
2016 204 20.0 10.2 100
2017 221 19.4 11.3 100
2018 223 21.1 10.5 100
2019 227 20.9 10.8 59
2020 248 19.0 13.0 97.6
2021 252 20.3 12.4 n/a
2022 243 21.5 11.3 n/a
2023 276 20.4 13.5 n/a
2024 272 20.5 13.2 100

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 Poplar High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,601
2021 $16,612
2022 $18,953
2023 $16,490

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Poplar 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 119th of 119 High schoolsRanks 120th of 124 High schools
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students227276
 21.6%
African American00
American Indian214272
 27.1%
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White31
 66.7%
Two or More Races83
 62.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Poplar High School

Poplar High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Poplar School
Middle : Poplar 5-6 School
Middle : Poplar 7-8

In the 2023-24 school year, 272 students attended Poplar High School.

Students at Poplar High School are 99% American Indian.

Poplar High School ranks in the bottom 3.2% of Montana high schools.


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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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