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Colstrip High School District

216 Olive Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Colstrip High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 157 students in Colstrip High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
51爆料 in Colstrip High School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
843 Schools
# Students
157 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Colstrip High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 347 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#321 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
30%
37%
20-29%
46%
≤10%
37%
(22-23)
85%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.40
% American Indian
32%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
50%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $32,790 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,439 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,790
$15,263
Spending / Student
$31,439
$15,352

Best Colstrip High School District 51爆料s (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colstrip High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 Pine Butte Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Colstrip High School District?
Colstrip High School District manages 1 public schools serving 157 students.
What is the rank of Colstrip High School District?
Colstrip High School District is ranked #323 out of 347 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Colstrip High School District?
50% of Colstrip High School District students are White, 32% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colstrip High School District?
Colstrip High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Colstrip High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,439 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 157 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in MT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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