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Whitehall High School

Summary:

Whitehall High School is a public high school serving 144 students in grades 9-12 in the small town of Whitehall, Montana. The school has demonstrated strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in math, reading, and science compared to the state averages. Whitehall High School's academic excellence is reflected in its high statewide ranking, reaching as high as 20th out of 124 Montana high schools in the 2022-2023 school year.

While Whitehall High School's academic metrics are impressive, the school's performance has fluctuated significantly over the years, ranging from 2nd out of 111 Montana high schools in 2016-2017 to 89th out of 114 in 2021-2022. This suggests that the school's performance may have been inconsistent, and it would be valuable to investigate the factors contributing to these changes. Additionally, Whitehall High School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with over 90% of students identifying as White, which may be an area for the school to consider addressing to enhance the educational experience for students.

Comparing Whitehall High School to the nearby Harrison High School, which has a much smaller student population of 27 students, provides an interesting perspective. Harrison High School has a significantly lower student-teacher ratio of 5.4, suggesting a highly personalized learning environment. This could be an interesting point of comparison for Whitehall High School to consider in terms of its own approach to student-teacher interactions and support.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1 W Yellowstone
       Whitehall, MT  59759

(406) 287-3862

District: Whitehall High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
20th of 124 Montana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,230 Help


Feeder schools for Whitehall High School:

Elementary:    Cardwell School
    Whitehall Elementary
Middle:    Whitehall 6-8

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  152

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.4%
Hispanic:
3.9%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Whitehall High School ranks better than 83.9% of high schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.4%), Hispanic (3.9%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whitehall High School is 17.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whitehall High School is $13,230.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Whitehall High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Whitehall High School 20th of 124 Montana public high schools. (See Whitehall High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Whitehall High School 35th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Whitehall High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.34 55th 137 59.9%
2005 79.27 18th 142 87.3%
2006 44.71 91st 138 34.1%
2007 70.84 33rd 136 75.7%
2008 83.02 15th 139 89.2%
2009 50.45 81st 135 40.0%
2010 46.07 91st 135 32.6%
2011 56.20 68th 122 44.3%
2012 51.13 73rd 129 43.4%
2013 51.65 80th 128 37.5%
2015 19.84 80th 92 13.0%
2016 73.37 23rd 113 79.6%
2017 97.14 2nd 111 98.2%
2018 49.52 62nd 119 47.9%
2019 45.31 61st 119 48.7%
2021 53.14 44th 138 68.1%
2022 15.06 89th 114 21.9%
2023 69.95 20th 124 83.9%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Whitehall 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 168 168
1991 166 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 168
1992 170 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 174
1993 162 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 165
1994 164 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 167
1995 182 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 185
1996 182 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 185
1997 216 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1998 212 0 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 218
1999 202 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 206
2000 209 0 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 215
2001 204 0 2 3 4 n/a n/a 0 213
2002 213 2 3 2 5 n/a n/a 0 225
2003 213 2 3 2 5 n/a n/a 0 225
2004 192 1 3 3 4 n/a n/a 0 203
2005 211 1 1 5 5 n/a n/a 0 223
2006 194 2 6 5 9 n/a n/a 0 216
2007 191 0 6 3 5 n/a n/a 0 205
2008 193 0 8 3 5 n/a n/a 0 209
2009 182 0 3 2 7 n/a n/a 0 194
2010 181 1 3 3 3 n/a n/a 0 191
2011 140 1 0 4 8 0 0 0 153
2012 127 3 1 2 13 1 0 0 147
2013 118 3 2 2 11 1 0 0 137
2014 114 3 1 1 9 1 1 0 130
2015 120 2 0 3 9 1 2 0 137
2016 112 1 1 5 6 1 1 0 127
2017 105 1 1 6 7 1 1 0 122
2018 123 0 1 4 3 1 4 0 136
2019 123 0 0 2 2 0 3 0 130
2020 115 0 2 2 3 0 10 0 132
2021 129 0 0 5 2 0 10 0 146
2022 118 0 0 4 1 0 7 0 130
2023 132 0 0 4 1 0 7 0 144
2024 139 1 0 6 1 0 5 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 Whitehall High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 168 12.4 13.5 n/a
1991 168 10.3 16.3 0
1992 174 9.9 17.5 n/a
1993 165 12.1 13.6 0
1994 167 11.3 14.8 0
1995 185 11.0 16.8 7.6
1996 185 11.0 16.8 7.6
1997 218 10.3 21.2 10.1
1998 218 10.9 20.0 11.9
1999 206 13.0 15.8 13.1
2000 215 12.9 16.7 17.2
2001 213 13.1 16.3 17.4
2002 225 14.2 15.8 24.4
2003 225 14.2 15.8 24.4
2004 203 14.4 14.1 19.2
2005 223 14.9 15.0 22.9
2006 216 16.0 13.5 15.3
2007 205 15.4 13.3 19
2008 209 15.6 13.4 14.8
2009 194 15.4 12.6 30.4
2010 191 14.4 13.2 38.7
2011 153 13.1 11.6 39.2
2012 147 12.6 11.6 35.4
2013 137 10.6 12.8 40.1
2014 130 10.3 12.5 36.9
2015 137 9.0 15.2 46.7
2016 127 10.0 12.7 n/a
2017 122 10.2 11.8 36.1
2018 136 9.8 13.7 39.7
2019 130 11.1 11.6 44.6
2020 132 8.7 15.0 42.4
2021 146 9.2 15.7 n/a
2022 130 8.0 16.2 n/a
2023 144 8.1 17.7 n/a
2024 152 8.8 17.1 56.6

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 Whitehall High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 168 12.4 13.5 n/a
1991 168 10.3 16.3 0
1992 174 9.9 17.5 n/a
1993 165 12.1 13.6 0
1994 167 11.3 14.8 0
1995 185 11.0 16.8 7.6
1996 185 11.0 16.8 7.6
1997 218 10.3 21.2 10.1
1998 218 10.9 20.0 11.9
1999 206 13.0 15.8 13.1
2000 215 12.9 16.7 17.2
2001 213 13.1 16.3 17.4
2002 225 14.2 15.8 24.4
2003 225 14.2 15.8 24.4
2004 203 14.4 14.1 19.2
2005 223 14.9 15.0 22.9
2006 216 16.0 13.5 15.3
2007 205 15.4 13.3 19
2008 209 15.6 13.4 14.8
2009 194 15.4 12.6 30.4
2010 191 14.4 13.2 38.7
2011 153 13.1 11.6 39.2
2012 147 12.6 11.6 35.4
2013 137 10.6 12.8 40.1
2014 130 10.3 12.5 36.9
2015 137 9.0 15.2 46.7
2016 127 10.0 12.7 n/a
2017 122 10.2 11.8 36.1
2018 136 9.8 13.7 39.7
2019 130 11.1 11.6 44.6
2020 132 8.7 15.0 42.4
2021 146 9.2 15.7 n/a
2022 130 8.0 16.2 n/a
2023 144 8.1 17.7 n/a
2024 152 8.8 17.1 56.6

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 Whitehall High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,703
2021 $11,710
2022 $14,455
2023 $13,230

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Whitehall 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 61st of 119 High schoolsRanks 20th of 124 High schools
 35.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students130144
 10.8%
African American00
American Indian21
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic24
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White123132
 7.3%
Two or More Races37
 133.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Whitehall High School

Whitehall High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cardwell School
Elementary : Whitehall Elementary
Middle : Whitehall 6-8

Students at Whitehall High School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Whitehall High School ranks 20th of 124 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 152 students attended Whitehall 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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