Below Average
#547 of 603 schools in MT
West Yellowstone HS
High School · West Yellowstone K-12 · West Yellowstone, MT
A West Yellowstone K-12 high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Box 460, West Yellowstone, MT 59758
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Yellowstone HS score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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
48.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Yellowstone HS 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated746/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Yellowstone), 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
$59,750
Median home value
$476,600
Median rent
$1,050/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59758; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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West Yellowstone K-12
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,324NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Yellowstone HS is listed in West Yellowstone K-12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Yellowstone HS
West Yellowstone HS is a public high school in West Yellowstone, MT, part of West Yellowstone K-12, serving approximately 70 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #547 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Yellowstone HS
What grades does West Yellowstone HS serve?
West Yellowstone HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Yellowstone HS?
West Yellowstone HS has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Yellowstone HS?
The student-teacher ratio at West Yellowstone HS is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Yellowstone HS rank in MT?
West Yellowstone HS ranks #547 of 603 schools in MT.
What is West Yellowstone HS's MySchoolScout rating?
West Yellowstone HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 West Yellowstone HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Yellowstone HS has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Yellowstone HS a charter school?
No, West Yellowstone HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Yellowstone HS a Title I school?
No, West Yellowstone HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Yellowstone HS?
48.6% of students at West Yellowstone HS 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
- 70
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Gallatin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.7%
- Phone
- (406) 646-7617
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 59758)
- 2,097
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 59758; 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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