Box Elder High School

Box Elder High School is a rural high school located in Box Elder, Montana. Serving students from ninth through twelfth grade, the school has an enrollment of 100 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7.1:1 with 14 full-time equivalent teachers. The academic performance at Box Elder High School shows room for improvement, with MySchoolScout rating it at 4.2 out of 10 and placing it in the 24th percentile among Montana schools.

In terms of proficiency rates, only 30% of students are proficient or above in English Language Arts/Reading, while just 10% meet that standard in Math. Despite these challenges, Box Elder High School continues to focus on student development and community engagement within its remote setting. The small class sizes allow for personalized attention from teachers who know their students well.

The school is deeply embedded in the rural community of Hill County, where it plays a vital role in providing education and support to local families.

With an enrollment of 100 students, Box Elder High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Box Elder High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 7.1:1, Box Elder High School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.