Excellent
#66 of 603 schools in MT
Top 11% in state
Nashua High School
High School · Nashua K-12 Schools · Nashua, MT
A Nashua K-12 Schools high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 170, Nashua, MT 59248
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Nashua High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Nashua 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low212/100K
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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
$86,667
Median home value
$210,900
Median rent
$900/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
87.7%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59248; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Nashua K-12 Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,275NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nashua High School is listed in Nashua K-12 Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nashua High School
Nashua High School is a public high school in Nashua, MT, part of Nashua K-12 Schools, serving approximately 31 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #66 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nashua High School
What grades does Nashua High School serve?
Nashua High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Nashua High School?
Nashua High School has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nashua High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nashua High School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nashua High School rank in MT?
Nashua High School ranks #66 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Nashua High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nashua High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Nashua High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nashua High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Nashua High School a charter school?
No, Nashua High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nashua High School a Title I school?
No, Nashua High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nashua High School?
32.3% of students at Nashua 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
- 31
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Valley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (406) 746-3411
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 59248)
- 1,018
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 48
Official sources & links
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 59248; 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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