Excellent
#80 of 603 schools in MT
Top 13% in state
Lone Peak High School
High School · Big Sky School K-12 · Big Sky, MT
A Big Sky School K-12 high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 161280, Big Sky, MT 59716
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lone Peak High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 60% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* 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
2.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lone Peak 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average443/100K
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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
$135,396
Median home value
$868,600
Median rent
$1,705/mo
College educated
55.8%
Homeownership
86.6%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59716; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sky Discovery SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 49 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Big Sky School K-12
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,410NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lone Peak High School is listed in Big Sky School K-12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lone Peak High School
Lone Peak High School is a public high school in Big Sky, MT, part of Big Sky School K-12, serving approximately 113 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #80 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lone Peak High School
What grades does Lone Peak High School serve?
Lone Peak High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lone Peak High School?
Lone Peak High School has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lone Peak High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lone Peak High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lone Peak High School rank in MT?
Lone Peak High School ranks #80 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Lone Peak High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lone Peak High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Lone Peak High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lone Peak High School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Lone Peak High School a charter school?
No, Lone Peak High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lone Peak High School a Title I school?
No, Lone Peak High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lone Peak High School?
2.7% of students at Lone Peak 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
- 113
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Gallatin County
- Phone
- (406) 995-4281
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 59716)
- 1,867
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 59716; 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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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