Beaverhead County High School

Summary:

Beaverhead County High School is the sole public high school serving grades 9-12 in Beaverhead County, Montana. This standout school has consistently ranked among the top 25 high schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from School Digger in the 2023-2024 school year. With a total enrollment of 339 students, the school boasts impressive academic achievements, including proficiency rates above the statewide averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Beaverhead County High School's strong performance is further evidenced by its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.1 and higher-than-average spending per student of $12,492 for the 2018-2019 school year. These factors suggest a focus on providing quality educational resources and support for the students, which may contribute to the school's success. Additionally, the school serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 34.22% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which could also be a factor in its academic achievements.

Overall, Beaverhead County High School stands out as a high-performing institution in the region, delivering quality education to its students and consistently ranking among the top schools in Montana. The school's strong academic performance, resource allocation, and socioeconomic factors suggest a commitment to excellence and student success.

District Detail

104 North Pacific Street
Dillon, MT 59725

(406) 683-2361

SchoolDigger Rank:
55^th of 387 Montana districts

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Grades served: 9-12
Students: 339

Primary Schools: 0
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT with Writing English Language Arts (2025)	ACT with Writing Mathematics (2025)	ACT with Writing Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT with Writing English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Science 11th Grade	Total
Beaverhead County High School	Public	9-12	104 North Pacific Street	Dillon	59725	Beaverhead County	Beaverhead County High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 683-2361	339	22	15.1	34.2%	293 (86.4%)	5 (1.5%)	23 (6.8%)	3 (0.9%)	11 (3.2%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	76	29^th of 182 public high schools	84.1%		68.3	13^th of 122 public high schools	89.3%	16	54.9	38.0	43.7	$16,776

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Dillon Elementary	0.42 mi	2	77^th
Reichle Elementary	17.31 mi	1	27^th
Polaris Elementary	25.15 mi	1	155^th
Grant Elementary	25.54 mi	1	385^th
Alder Elementary	26.45 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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