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#274 of 603 schools in MT

Top 45% in state

Lincoln Co High School

High School · Lincoln County H S · Eureka, MT

A Lincoln County H S high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 2000, Eureka, MT 59917

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-2.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$9,905
Chronic Absenteeism28.2%

Students at Lincoln Co High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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

44.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lincoln Co 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average568/100K

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

$61,008

Median home value

$295,300

Median rent

$1,097/mo

College educated

21.4%

Homeownership

83.3%

Poverty rate

19.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59917; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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.

Lincoln County H S

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$9,905NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Lincoln Co High School

Lincoln Co High School is a public high school in Eureka, MT, part of Lincoln County H S, serving approximately 305 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #274 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lincoln Co High School

What grades does Lincoln Co High School serve?

Lincoln Co High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lincoln Co High School?

Lincoln Co High School has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Co High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Co High School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lincoln Co High School rank in MT?

Lincoln Co High School ranks #274 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Lincoln Co High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lincoln Co High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Lincoln Co High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Co High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lincoln Co High School a charter school?

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

Is Lincoln Co High School a Title I school?

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

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

44.3% of students at Lincoln Co 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
305
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Lincoln County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.2%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 59917)
5,086
Area median age
53
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 59917; 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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