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Sweet Grass County High School

Summary:

Sweet Grass County High School is a public high school located in Big Timber, Montana, serving 161 students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 7th out of 92 Montana high schools in 2014-2015 to 87th out of 138 in 2020-2021. The school's proficiency rates on Montana State Tests have been mixed, with slightly below-average scores in Mathematics and Science, but slightly above-average in Reading.

Sweet Grass County High School has seen a decreasing student-teacher ratio, from 13.1 in 2020-2021 to 10.8 in 2022-2023, which may indicate a more personalized learning environment. The school also spends more per student ($13,684 in 2018-2019) than the state average, which could contribute to its resources and support for students. However, the school's racial makeup remains predominantly White, with a small percentage of African American, Hispanic, and Asian students.

While the school's lower student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student are positive factors, its fluctuating performance and relatively low proficiency rates in certain subjects suggest potential areas for improvement. Addressing these challenges and working towards a more diverse and inclusive learning environment may be important considerations for the school's future development.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 501 W 5th Ave
       Big Timber, MT  59011

(406) 932-5993

District: Sweet Grass County High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
72nd of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,070 Help


Feeder schools for Sweet Grass County High School:

Elementary:    Big Timber School
    Greycliff School
    McLeod School
    Melville School
Middle:    Big Timber 7-8

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  152

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.0%
African American:
1.3%
Asian:
0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sweet Grass County High School ranks worse than 58.1% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.3. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98%), African American (1.3%), Asian (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sweet Grass County High School is 9.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sweet Grass County High School is $20,070.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sweet Grass County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Sweet Grass County High School 72nd of 124 Montana public high schools. (See Sweet Grass County High School in the ranking list.)

Sweet Grass County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sweet Grass County High School 176th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sweet Grass County High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 92.70 5th 137 96.4%
2005 65.23 53rd 142 62.7%
2006 59.89 61st 138 55.8%
2007 70.03 34th 136 75.0%
2008 71.82 28th 139 79.9%
2009 71.18 26th 135 80.7%
2010 83.46 10th 135 92.6%
2011 74.00 22nd 122 82.0%
2012 85.40 8th 129 93.8%
2013 56.56 57th 128 55.5%
2015 88.73 7th 92 92.4%
2016 41.34 71st 113 37.2%
2017 67.49 30th 111 73.0%
2018 61.85 42nd 119 64.7%
2019 31.38 84th 119 29.4%
2021 32.05 87th 138 37.0%
2022 32.35 59th 114 48.2%
2023 40.30 72nd 124 41.9%
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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 Sweet Grass County 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 183 183
1991 196 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1992 187 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1993 198 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1994 187 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1995 190 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1996 190 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1997 174 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1998 179 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1999 187 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2000 180 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2001 194 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2002 186 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2003 186 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2004 202 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2005 201 1 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 207
2006 195 1 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 209
2007 191 0 3 6 3 n/a n/a 0 203
2008 190 0 4 7 4 n/a n/a 0 205
2009 194 0 5 5 3 n/a n/a 0 207
2010 184 0 6 3 2 n/a n/a 0 195
2011 178 0 2 3 0 0 2 0 185
2012 166 0 2 3 0 0 4 0 175
2013 169 0 1 5 0 0 4 0 179
2014 164 0 1 4 1 0 4 0 174
2015 168 0 0 3 1 0 3 0 175
2016 159 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 164
2017 152 0 0 4 1 0 8 0 165
2018 146 0 0 9 0 0 8 0 163
2019 146 0 0 7 0 1 8 0 162
2020 152 3 0 7 0 1 7 0 170
2021 154 4 0 3 0 1 4 0 166
2022 155 4 0 2 0 1 2 0 164
2023 157 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 161
2024 149 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 152

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 Sweet Grass County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 183 16.3 11.2 13.7
1991 196 18.6 10.5 9.2
1992 187 15.0 12.4 10.2
1993 198 17.0 11.6 15.7
1994 188 16.6 11.3 4.3
1995 190 16.6 11.4 13.7
1996 190 16.6 11.4 13.7
1997 174 16.3 10.7 12.1
1998 179 15.9 11.3 12.8
1999 187 16.4 11.4 25.7
2000 180 16.3 11.0 24.4
2001 194 16.4 11.8 26.3
2002 188 16.3 11.5 22.9
2003 188 16.3 11.5 22.9
2004 207 16.7 12.4 23.2
2005 207 16.4 12.6 24.2
2006 209 16.8 12.4 16.3
2007 203 17.0 11.9 18.7
2008 205 16.8 12.2 20
2009 207 17.0 12.2 18.8
2010 195 17.0 11.4 25.1
2011 185 17.0 10.8 19.5
2012 175 15.1 11.5 17.1
2013 179 15.1 11.8 20.1
2014 174 15.4 11.2 16.1
2015 175 16.0 10.9 18.9
2016 164 15.0 10.9 23.8
2017 165 13.8 11.8 20
2018 163 14.3 11.3 21.5
2019 162 13.0 12.4 25.3
2020 170 13.2 12.8 20
2021 166 12.6 13.1 n/a
2022 164 13.3 12.2 n/a
2023 161 14.8 10.8 n/a
2024 152 15.4 9.8 26.3

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 Sweet Grass County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 183 16.3 11.2 13.7
1991 196 18.6 10.5 9.2
1992 187 15.0 12.4 10.2
1993 198 17.0 11.6 15.7
1994 188 16.6 11.3 4.3
1995 190 16.6 11.4 13.7
1996 190 16.6 11.4 13.7
1997 174 16.3 10.7 12.1
1998 179 15.9 11.3 12.8
1999 187 16.4 11.4 25.7
2000 180 16.3 11.0 24.4
2001 194 16.4 11.8 26.3
2002 188 16.3 11.5 22.9
2003 188 16.3 11.5 22.9
2004 207 16.7 12.4 23.2
2005 207 16.4 12.6 24.2
2006 209 16.8 12.4 16.3
2007 203 17.0 11.9 18.7
2008 205 16.8 12.2 20
2009 207 17.0 12.2 18.8
2010 195 17.0 11.4 25.1
2011 185 17.0 10.8 19.5
2012 175 15.1 11.5 17.1
2013 179 15.1 11.8 20.1
2014 174 15.4 11.2 16.1
2015 175 16.0 10.9 18.9
2016 164 15.0 10.9 23.8
2017 165 13.8 11.8 20
2018 163 14.3 11.3 21.5
2019 162 13.0 12.4 25.3
2020 170 13.2 12.8 20
2021 166 12.6 13.1 n/a
2022 164 13.3 12.2 n/a
2023 161 14.8 10.8 n/a
2024 152 15.4 9.8 26.3

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 Sweet Grass County High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,684
2021 $18,156
2022 $19,138
2023 $20,070

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sweet Grass County 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 84th of 119 High schoolsRanks 72nd of 124 High schools
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students162161
 0.6%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic72
 71.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White146157
 7.5%
Two or More Races80
 100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sweet Grass County High School

Sweet Grass County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Big Timber School
Elementary : Greycliff School
Elementary : McLeod School
Elementary : Melville School
Middle : Big Timber 7-8

Students at Sweet Grass County High School are 98% White, 1% African American.

Sweet Grass County High School ranks 72nd of 124 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 152 students attended Sweet Grass County High School.


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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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