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Very Good

#160 of 603 schools in MT

Top 26% in state

Choteau High School

High School · Choteau H S · Choteau, MT

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

204 7th Ave NW, Choteau, MT 59422

  • Math 30% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-3.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good25%
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.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$19,476
Chronic Absenteeism15.5%

Students at Choteau High School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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

50%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Choteau 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 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated747/100K

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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

$64,479

Median home value

$224,300

Median rent

$717/mo

College educated

25.3%

Homeownership

68.7%

Poverty rate

14.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59422; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 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.

Choteau H S

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$19,476NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Choteau High School

Choteau High School is a public high school in Choteau, MT, part of Choteau H S, serving approximately 110 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #160 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Choteau High School

What grades does Choteau High School serve?

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

How many students attend Choteau High School?

Choteau High School has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Choteau High School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Choteau High School rank in MT?

Choteau High School ranks #160 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Choteau High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Choteau High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Choteau High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Choteau High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Choteau High School a charter school?

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

Is Choteau High School a Title I school?

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

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

50.0% of students at Choteau 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
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Teton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.5%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 59422)
2,947
Area median age
45.5
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 59422; 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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