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#141 of 603 schools in MT

Top 23% in state

Cascade High School

High School · Cascade H S · Cascade, MT

A Cascade H S high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

PO Box 529, Cascade, MT 59421

  • Math 30% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-3.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$16,683
Chronic Absenteeism20%

Students at Cascade High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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 22 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Cascade 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average333/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,688

Median home value

$337,200

Median rent

$1,014/mo

College educated

29.7%

Homeownership

85.7%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59421; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Cascade H S

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$16,683NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cascade High School is listed in Cascade H S; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cascade High School

Cascade High School is a public high school in Cascade, MT, part of Cascade H S, serving approximately 110 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #141 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cascade High School

What grades does Cascade High School serve?

Cascade High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cascade High School?

Cascade High School has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cascade High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cascade High School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cascade High School rank in MT?

Cascade High School ranks #141 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Cascade High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cascade High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Cascade High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cascade High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Cascade High School a charter school?

No, Cascade High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cascade High School a Title I school?

No, Cascade High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cascade High School?

37.3% of students at Cascade 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
110
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Cascade County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.0%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 59421)
2,039
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
51.2
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 59421; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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