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#473 of 603 schools in MT
Powell County High School
High School · Powell County H S · Deer Lodge, MT
A Powell County H S high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
709 Missouri Avenue, Deer Lodge, MT 59722
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Powell County High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (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
1.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Powell County 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,220/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Deer Lodge), 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
$60,263
Median home value
$226,600
Median rent
$769/mo
College educated
16.9%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59722; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Powell County H S
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Powell County High School is listed in Powell County H S; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Powell County High School
Powell County High School is a public high school in Deer Lodge, MT, part of Powell County H S, serving approximately 183 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #473 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Powell County High School
What grades does Powell County High School serve?
Powell County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Powell County High School?
Powell County High School has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powell County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Powell County High School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Powell County High School rank in MT?
Powell County High School ranks #473 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Powell County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Powell County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Powell County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Powell County High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Powell County High School a charter school?
No, Powell County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Powell County High School a Title I school?
No, Powell County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Powell County High School?
1.6% of students at Powell County 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
- 183
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Powell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.2%
- Phone
- (406) 846-2757
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 59722)
- 5,698
- Area median age
- 44
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 59722; 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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