Power High School

Power High School serves grades 9 through 12 in Power, Montana, with an enrollment of 35 students. A student-teacher ratio of 5.8:1 means every student works in close, consistent contact with teachers — a structural advantage that larger schools simply cannot replicate. The school earns a composite score of 9.1/10 and an Exceptional rating.

Academic performance scores 9.9/10, and growth scores a perfect 10.0/10 — indicating that students at every level are making measurable, year-over-year academic gains, not just performing well on a single metric. That combination of high achievement and strong growth is uncommon at any school size. Statewide, the results are hard to argue with.

Power High ranks 4th out of 141 Montana high schools and outperforms 97% of all public schools in the state, placing 17th among 603 schools statewide. For a rural school with 35 students, those figures put it firmly among Montana's academic elite — with performance data that competes with any school, regardless of enrollment or resources.

With an enrollment of 35 students, Power High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 5.8:1, Power High School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Power 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.