Poplar High School

Poplar High School is a regular public high school located in the remote rural area of Poplar, Montana. Serving students from ninth through twelfth grade, the school has an enrollment of 272 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1 with 20 full-time equivalent teachers. The academic performance at Poplar High School shows room for improvement, with a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and a state ranking of #535 out of 605 schools in Montana.

Students typically score below average on standardized tests, with only 7% proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 5% proficient or above in Math. Despite the challenges reflected in these scores, Poplar High School remains an integral part of the community, providing education to students in a rural setting where access to resources might be limited. The school's remote location in Roosevelt County offers a unique perspective on life in Montana’s vast open spaces and tight-knit communities.

While current test scores at Poplar High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Poplar High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.