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#451 of 603 schools in MT
Charlo High School
High School · Charlo H S · Charlo, MT
A Charlo H S high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 10, Charlo, MT 59824
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Charlo High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
61%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Charlo 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated839/100K
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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
$62,500
Median home value
$325,000
Median rent
$822/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59824; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Charlo H S
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,602NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Charlo High School is listed in Charlo H S; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charlo High School
Charlo High School is a public high school in Charlo, MT, part of Charlo H S, serving approximately 82 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #451 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charlo High School
What grades does Charlo High School serve?
Charlo High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Charlo High School?
Charlo High School has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlo High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlo High School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charlo High School rank in MT?
Charlo High School ranks #451 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Charlo High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Charlo High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Charlo High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charlo High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Charlo High School a charter school?
No, Charlo High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charlo High School a Title I school?
No, Charlo High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charlo High School?
61.0% of students at Charlo 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
- 82
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.6%
- Phone
- (406) 644-2206
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 59824)
- 1,453
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 49.1
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 59824; 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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