Very Good
#111 of 603 schools in MT
Top 18% in state
Alberton High School
High School · Alberton K-12 Schools · Alberton, MT
An Alberton K-12 Schools high school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 330, Alberton, MT 59820
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 75% proficient (2021)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Alberton High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 26 points since 2018, reaching 50% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Alberton High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,586
Median home value
$332,000
Median rent
$1,000/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59820; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North West Indian Bible SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | 1–12 | 0.7 mi | 34 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Alberton K-12 Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,331NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alberton High School is listed in Alberton K-12 Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alberton High School
Alberton High School is a public high school in Alberton, MT, part of Alberton K-12 Schools, serving approximately 36 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #111 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
What's said publicly about Alberton High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alberton High School
What grades does Alberton High School serve?
Alberton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Alberton High School?
Alberton High School has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alberton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alberton High School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alberton High School rank in MT?
Alberton High School ranks #111 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Alberton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alberton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alberton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alberton High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Alberton High School a charter school?
No, Alberton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alberton High School a Title I school?
No, Alberton High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alberton High School?
100.0% of students at Alberton High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mineral County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.4%
- Phone
- (406) 722-3381
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 59820)
- 1,904
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 44
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59820; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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