Below Average
#512 of 603 schools in MT
Beaverhead Co High School
High School · Beaverhead County H S · Dillon, MT
A Beaverhead County H S high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
104 North Pacific Street, Dillon, MT 59725
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Beaverhead Co High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Beaverhead Co 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 80Very Walkable
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated771/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dillon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,967
Median home value
$279,000
Median rent
$804/mo
College educated
37.3%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59725; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Beaverhead County H S
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,794NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beaverhead Co High School is listed in Beaverhead County H S; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beaverhead Co High School
Beaverhead Co High School is a public high school in Dillon, MT, part of Beaverhead County H S, serving approximately 336 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #512 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beaverhead Co High School
What grades does Beaverhead Co High School serve?
Beaverhead Co High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Beaverhead Co High School?
Beaverhead Co High School has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaverhead Co High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beaverhead Co High School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beaverhead Co High School rank in MT?
Beaverhead Co High School ranks #512 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Beaverhead Co High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Beaverhead Co High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Beaverhead Co High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beaverhead Co High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Beaverhead Co High School a charter school?
No, Beaverhead Co High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beaverhead Co High School a Title I school?
No, Beaverhead Co High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beaverhead Co High School?
31.0% of students at Beaverhead Co 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
- 336
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Beaverhead County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (406) 683-2361
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 59725)
- 8,223
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 59725; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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