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#307 of 603 schools in MT
Sweet Grass Co High Schl
High School · Sweet Grass County H S · Big Timber, MT
A Sweet Grass County H S high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 886, Big Timber, MT 59011
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sweet Grass Co High Schl score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
26.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sweet Grass Co High Schl 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,326
Median home value
$286,200
Median rent
$1,061/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Sweet Grass County H S
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sweet Grass Co High Schl is listed in Sweet Grass County H S; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sweet Grass Co High Schl
Sweet Grass Co High Schl is a public high school in Big Timber, MT, part of Sweet Grass County H S, serving approximately 152 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #307 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sweet Grass Co High Schl
What grades does Sweet Grass Co High Schl serve?
Sweet Grass Co High Schl serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sweet Grass Co High Schl?
Sweet Grass Co High Schl has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sweet Grass Co High Schl?
The student-teacher ratio at Sweet Grass Co High Schl is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sweet Grass Co High Schl rank in MT?
Sweet Grass Co High Schl ranks #307 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Sweet Grass Co High Schl's MySchoolScout rating?
Sweet Grass Co High Schl has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Sweet Grass Co High Schl?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sweet Grass Co High Schl has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sweet Grass Co High Schl a charter school?
No, Sweet Grass Co High Schl is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sweet Grass Co High Schl a Title I school?
No, Sweet Grass Co High Schl is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sweet Grass Co High Schl?
26.3% of students at Sweet Grass Co High Schl 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
- 152
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sweet Grass County
- Phone
- (406) 932-5993
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 59011)
- 3,131
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 59011; 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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