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#343 of 603 schools in MT
Custer Co District High
High School · Custer County H S · Miles City, MT
A Custer County H S high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1604 Main Street, Miles City, MT 59301
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Custer Co District High score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 24 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Custer Co District High 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,052/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Miles City), 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
$63,643
Median home value
$202,100
Median rent
$918/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Custer County H S
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Custer Co District High is listed in Custer County H S; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Custer Co District High
Custer Co District High is a public high school in Miles City, MT, part of Custer County H S, serving approximately 492 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #343 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Custer Co District High
What grades does Custer Co District High serve?
Custer Co District High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Custer Co District High?
Custer Co District High has an enrollment of approximately 492 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Custer Co District High?
The student-teacher ratio at Custer Co District High is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Custer Co District High rank in MT?
Custer Co District High ranks #343 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Custer Co District High's MySchoolScout rating?
Custer Co District High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Custer Co District High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Custer Co District High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Custer Co District High a charter school?
No, Custer Co District High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Custer Co District High a Title I school?
No, Custer Co District High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Custer Co District High?
8.9% of students at Custer Co District High 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
- 492
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Custer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.3%
- Phone
- (406) 234-4920
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 59301)
- 11,598
- Area average commute
- 13.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 59301; 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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