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#592 of 603 schools in MT

Seeley-swan High School

High School · Missoula H S · Missoula, MT

A Missoula H S high school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.

909 South Ave West, Missoula, MT 59801

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.0Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-5.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-27.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness4.2Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation8.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.2:1
District spending per student$13,142
Chronic Absenteeism61.4%

Students at Seeley-swan High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 40 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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 24 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Seeley-swan 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,253/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Missoula), 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

$55,022

Median home value

$393,400

Median rent

$1,086/mo

College educated

51.4%

Homeownership

40.8%

Poverty rate

16.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
8.9% participation·State avg: 2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 in Missoula H S

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Big Sky High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.19–12Not available1,227Compare →
Hellgate High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.59–12Not available1,312Compare →
Sentinel High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.89–12Not available1,386Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Missoula H S

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$13,142NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Seeley-swan High School is listed in Missoula H S; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Seeley-swan High School

Seeley-swan High School is a public high school in Missoula, MT, part of Missoula H S, serving approximately 101 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #592 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Seeley-swan High School

What grades does Seeley-swan High School serve?

Seeley-swan High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Seeley-swan High School?

Seeley-swan High School has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Seeley-swan High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Seeley-swan High School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Seeley-swan High School rank in MT?

Seeley-swan High School ranks #592 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Seeley-swan High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Seeley-swan High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Seeley-swan High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Seeley-swan High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Seeley-swan High School a charter school?

No, Seeley-swan High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Seeley-swan High School a Title I school?

No, Seeley-swan High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seeley-swan High School?

55.4% of students at Seeley-swan 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
101
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Missoula County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
61.4%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 59801)
31,127
Area average commute
15.2 min
Area median age
31.6
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 59801; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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