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#371 of 603 schools in MT
Sentinel High School
High School · Missoula H S · Missoula, MT
A Missoula H S high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
909 South Ave West, Missoula, MT 59801
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sentinel High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sentinel 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 72Very 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightways Global AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Loyola Sacred Heart High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| Hellgate High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,312 | Compare → |
| Seeley-swan High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 101 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Missoula H S
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Sentinel High School is listed in Missoula H S; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sentinel High School
Sentinel High School is a public high school in Missoula, MT, part of Missoula H S, serving approximately 1,386 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #371 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sentinel High School
What grades does Sentinel High School serve?
Sentinel High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sentinel High School?
Sentinel High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,386 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sentinel High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sentinel High School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sentinel High School rank in MT?
Sentinel High School ranks #371 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Sentinel High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sentinel High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Sentinel High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sentinel High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sentinel High School a charter school?
No, Sentinel High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sentinel High School a Title I school?
No, Sentinel High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sentinel High School?
31.2% of students at Sentinel 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
- 1,386
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 87
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Missoula County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.0%
- Phone
- (406) 728-2403
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- 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
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