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#55 of 603 schools in MT

Top 9% in state

White Sulphur Springs HS

High School · White Sulphur Spgs K-12 · White Sulphur Springs, MT

A White Sulphur Spgs K-12 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

PO Box C, White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645

  • Math 30% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.4:1
District spending per student$20,168
Chronic Absenteeism28.8%

Students at White Sulphur Springs HS score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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

47.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where White Sulphur Springs 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,231

Median home value

$283,100

Median rent

$875/mo

College educated

24.2%

Homeownership

83.3%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59645; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·10 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

White Sulphur Spgs K-12

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$20,168NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

White Sulphur Springs HS is listed in White Sulphur Spgs K-12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About White Sulphur Springs HS

White Sulphur Springs HS is a public high school in White Sulphur Springs, MT, part of White Sulphur Spgs K-12, serving approximately 59 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #55 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about White Sulphur Springs HS

What grades does White Sulphur Springs HS serve?

White Sulphur Springs HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend White Sulphur Springs HS?

White Sulphur Springs HS has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at White Sulphur Springs HS?

The student-teacher ratio at White Sulphur Springs HS is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does White Sulphur Springs HS rank in MT?

White Sulphur Springs HS ranks #55 of 603 schools in MT.

What is White Sulphur Springs HS's MySchoolScout rating?

White Sulphur Springs HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 White Sulphur Springs HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, White Sulphur Springs HS has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is White Sulphur Springs HS a charter school?

No, White Sulphur Springs HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is White Sulphur Springs HS a Title I school?

No, White Sulphur Springs HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for White Sulphur Springs HS?

47.5% of students at White Sulphur Springs 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
59
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Meagher County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.8%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 59645)
1,703
Area median age
58.6
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 59645; 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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