Top Rankings
Cut Bank H S School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 198 students in Cut Bank H S School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
51±¬ÁÏ in Cut Bank H S School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% 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
839 Schools
# Students
198 Students
149,233 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
10,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cut Bank H S School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 333 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 92% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#306 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.40
% American Indian
35%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
47%
77%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,798 is higher than the state median of $15,312. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,308 is higher than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,798
$15,312
Spending / Student
$19,308
$15,401
Best Cut Bank H S School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cut Bank High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 3rd Ave Se
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 873-5629
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 873-5629
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cut Bank H S School District?
Cut Bank H S School District manages 1 public schools serving 198 students.
What is the rank of Cut Bank H S School District?
Cut Bank H S School District is ranked #310 out of 333 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cut Bank H S School District?
47% of Cut Bank H S School District students are White, 35% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cut Bank H S School District?
Cut Bank H S School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Cut Bank H S School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,308 is higher than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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