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Saco High School
High School · Saco H S
Box 298, Saco, MT 59261
Enrollment
14
Student-Teacher
4.7:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
14
Student-Teacher
4.7:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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About Saco High School
Saco High School is a public high school in Saco, MT, part of Saco H S. Saco High School serves approximately 14 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Saco High School show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 14 students, Saco High School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4.7:1 students to teachers, Saco High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Saco High School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 14 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Address
- Box 298, Saco, MT 59261
- Website
- sacoschools.k12.mt.us
- Phone
- (406) 527-3531
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores MT EDFACTS (2015-16)
Based on 6 test records from MT state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
Box 298, Saco, MT 59261
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Saco High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Saco School (rated 5.1/10). Additionally, Hinsdale School (rated 4.1/10, 12.8 miles away, in nearby Hinsdale). For more schools in Saco, see our Saco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
8 within 24.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Saco School Saco | 0.0 mi | 5.1 |
| Saco 7-8 Saco | 0.0 mi | — |
| Hinsdale School Hinsdale | 12.8 mi | 4.1 |
| Hinsdale 7-8 Hinsdale | 12.8 mi | — |
| Hinsdale High School Hinsdale | 12.8 mi | — |
| Whitewater School Whitewater | 24.6 mi | — |
| Whitewater High School Whitewater | 24.6 mi | — |
| Whitewater 6-8 Whitewater | 24.6 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 59261 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$65,833
Median Home Value
$163,900
Median Rent
$554/mo
Population
496
College Educated
22.9%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty Rate
13.1%
Median Age
55.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Saco High School
What grades does Saco High School serve?
Saco High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Saco High School?
Saco High School has an enrollment of approximately 14 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saco High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saco High School is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Saco High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Saco High School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Saco High School a charter school?
No, Saco High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Saco High School a Title I school?
No, Saco High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saco High School?
78.6% of students at Saco 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 14
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 78.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Phillips County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (406) 527-3531
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
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