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Ronan High School

Summary:

Ronan High School is a public high school in Ronan, Montana, serving 416 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Ronan High School District, which is ranked 252 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ronan High School stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Native American students (39.9%) compared to nearby schools like St Ignatius High School, Polson High School, and Charlo High School. However, the school consistently underperforms the state average in proficiency rates for Mathematics, Reading, and Science on the Montana State Tests. For example, in 2022-2023, Ronan High School's proficiency rates were 17.5% in Math, 36.71% in Reading, and 16.05% in Science, compared to the state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively. The school has also been ranked in the bottom half of Montana high schools for the past several years, with a ranking of 103 out of 124 high schools in the state for the 2022-2023 school year.

Ronan High School's challenges may be related to its high student-teacher ratio of 17.7, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools like Polson High School (13.8) and Charlo High School (12.2). The school's unique racial diversity and proximity to other high-performing schools in the area could present opportunities for collaboration, resource sharing, and the implementation of best practices to improve student outcomes. However, the school's low ranking and underperformance on state tests may also be related to the Ronan High School District's low ranking and 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support programs to address the unique educational needs of the student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 130 3rd Ave NW
       Ronan, MT  59864

(406) 676-3390

District: Ronan High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
103rd of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,276 Help


Feeder schools for Ronan High School:

Elementary:    K William Harvey Elementary
    Pablo Elementary
Middle:    Ronan Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  373

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
41.6%
White:
37.0%
Two or more races:
15.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ronan High School ranks worse than 83.1% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ronan High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: American Indian (41.6%), White (37%), two or more races (15.5%). (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 Ronan High School is 16.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ronan High School is $11,276.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ronan High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Ronan High School 103rd of 124 Montana public high schools. (See Ronan High School in the ranking list.)

Ronan High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ronan High School 252nd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ronan High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 25.40 117th 137 14.6%
2005 20.10 121st 142 14.8%
2006 25.38 110th 138 20.3%
2007 44.01 95th 136 30.1%
2008 29.28 111th 139 20.1%
2009 35.42 109th 135 19.3%
2010 25.55 119th 135 11.9%
2011 15.17 110th 122 9.8%
2012 30.43 105th 129 18.6%
2013 53.49 71st 128 44.5%
2016 17.89 98th 113 13.3%
2017 23.09 96th 111 13.5%
2018 13.26 105th 119 11.8%
2019 21.56 97th 119 18.5%
2021 17.52 110th 138 20.3%
2022 11.20 96th 114 15.8%
2023 20.46 103rd 124 16.9%
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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 Ronan 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 346 346
1991 239 0 0 0 137 n/a n/a 0 376
1992 242 0 1 0 135 n/a n/a 0 378
1993 253 0 0 2 150 n/a n/a 0 405
1994 237 0 2 8 139 n/a n/a 0 386
1995 261 0 2 6 143 n/a n/a 0 412
1996 261 0 2 6 143 n/a n/a 0 412
1997 265 0 3 2 177 n/a n/a 0 447
1998 243 0 2 1 185 n/a n/a 0 431
1999 233 0 1 2 207 n/a n/a 0 443
2000 233 0 2 2 209 n/a n/a 0 446
2001 227 0 3 4 188 n/a n/a 0 422
2002 195 0 2 6 181 n/a n/a 0 384
2003 195 0 2 6 181 n/a n/a 0 384
2004 166 1 3 5 200 n/a n/a 0 375
2005 162 2 2 10 194 n/a n/a 0 370
2006 171 2 2 8 195 n/a n/a 0 378
2007 161 3 2 12 208 n/a n/a 0 386
2008 160 5 2 6 178 n/a n/a 0 351
2009 154 3 7 5 152 n/a n/a 0 321
2010 143 2 4 5 178 n/a n/a 0 332
2011 143 2 2 7 158 1 3 0 316
2012 145 3 2 7 160 1 6 0 324
2013 141 2 1 7 165 0 5 0 321
2014 153 2 3 9 175 1 7 0 350
2015 146 1 3 10 172 4 1 0 337
2016 143 4 5 10 174 5 0 0 341
2017 148 4 1 8 169 6 5 0 341
2018 120 7 1 10 203 4 0 0 345
2019 119 7 4 10 201 2 0 0 343
2020 114 5 3 7 195 2 9 0 335
2021 131 5 3 10 203 1 14 0 367
2022 133 4 4 8 199 3 20 0 371
2023 150 3 2 23 166 1 71 0 416
2024 138 1 2 18 155 1 58 0 373

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 Ronan High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 346 24.2 14.2 37.9
1991 376 21.4 17.5 25
1992 378 22.0 17.1 27.2
1993 405 24.9 16.3 25.7
1994 386 25.0 15.4 24.9
1995 412 25.1 16.4 22.1
1996 412 25.1 16.4 22.1
1997 447 26.3 17.0 26
1998 431 28.8 15.0 31.1
1999 443 24.1 18.4 36.3
2000 446 25.0 17.8 40.1
2001 422 26.5 15.9 36.7
2002 384 26.8 14.3 41.1
2003 384 26.8 14.3 41.1
2004 375 23.9 15.7 42.7
2005 370 25.3 14.6 45.7
2006 378 24.7 15.3 45.8
2007 386 25.6 15.1 47.9
2008 351 25.0 14.0 48.7
2009 321 22.6 14.2 46.4
2010 332 22.1 14.9 56.6
2011 316 24.0 13.1 56.3
2012 324 21.7 14.8 50
2013 321 21.6 14.8 47.4
2014 350 24.3 14.3 46
2015 337 22.0 15.3 53.4
2016 341 21.0 16.2 52.5
2017 341 23.8 14.3 37
2018 345 22.8 15.1 100
2019 343 20.2 16.9 35.6
2020 335 20.8 16.0 79.1
2021 367 21.1 17.3 n/a
2022 371 22.2 16.6 n/a
2023 416 23.4 17.7 n/a
2024 373 23.1 16.1 100

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 Ronan High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 346 24.2 14.2 37.9
1991 376 21.4 17.5 25
1992 378 22.0 17.1 27.2
1993 405 24.9 16.3 25.7
1994 386 25.0 15.4 24.9
1995 412 25.1 16.4 22.1
1996 412 25.1 16.4 22.1
1997 447 26.3 17.0 26
1998 431 28.8 15.0 31.1
1999 443 24.1 18.4 36.3
2000 446 25.0 17.8 40.1
2001 422 26.5 15.9 36.7
2002 384 26.8 14.3 41.1
2003 384 26.8 14.3 41.1
2004 375 23.9 15.7 42.7
2005 370 25.3 14.6 45.7
2006 378 24.7 15.3 45.8
2007 386 25.6 15.1 47.9
2008 351 25.0 14.0 48.7
2009 321 22.6 14.2 46.4
2010 332 22.1 14.9 56.6
2011 316 24.0 13.1 56.3
2012 324 21.7 14.8 50
2013 321 21.6 14.8 47.4
2014 350 24.3 14.3 46
2015 337 22.0 15.3 53.4
2016 341 21.0 16.2 52.5
2017 341 23.8 14.3 37
2018 345 22.8 15.1 100
2019 343 20.2 16.9 35.6
2020 335 20.8 16.0 79.1
2021 367 21.1 17.3 n/a
2022 371 22.2 16.6 n/a
2023 416 23.4 17.7 n/a
2024 373 23.1 16.1 100

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 Ronan High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,729
2021 $12,134
2022 $12,833
2023 $11,276

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ronan 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 97th of 119 High schoolsRanks 103rd of 124 High schools
 1.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students343416
 21.3%
African American73
 57.1%
American Indian201166
 17.4%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic1023
 130%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White119150
 26.1%
Two or More Races071

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ronan High School

Ronan High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : K William Harvey Elementary
Elementary : Pablo Elementary
Middle : Ronan Middle School

Ronan High School ranks in the bottom 16.9% of Montana high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 373 students attended Ronan High School.

Students at Ronan High School are 42% American Indian, 37% White, 16% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.


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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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