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#439 of 603 schools in MT

Chinook High School

High School · Chinook H S · Chinook, MT

A Chinook H S high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Box 1059, Chinook, MT 59523

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

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-4.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness5.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation18.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$19,939
Chronic Absenteeism22.9%

Students at Chinook High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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 Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 30% in 2022.

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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

55.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Chinook 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated952/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chinook), 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

$74,107

Median home value

$200,700

Median rent

$739/mo

College educated

38.5%

Homeownership

72.8%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59523; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
18.6% participation·State avg: 2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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.

Chinook H S

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$19,939NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Chinook High School

Chinook High School is a public high school in Chinook, MT, part of Chinook H S, serving approximately 118 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #439 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chinook High School

What grades does Chinook High School serve?

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

How many students attend Chinook High School?

Chinook High School has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Chinook High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chinook High School rank in MT?

Chinook High School ranks #439 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Chinook High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chinook High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Chinook High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chinook High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Chinook High School a charter school?

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

Is Chinook High School a Title I school?

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

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

55.1% of students at Chinook 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
118
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Blaine County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.9%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 59523)
2,281
Area median age
40.4
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 59523; 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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