Powder River County District High School

Summary:

Powder River County District High School is the sole high school serving the Powder River County region of Montana. This standout school ranks in the top 20% of high schools statewide, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's small size, low student-teacher ratio, and high per-student spending contribute to its strong academic performance, with students outperforming the state average in English Language Arts and Science proficiency on the ACT.

Powder River County District High School has seen consistent improvement over the past three years, rising from 92nd out of 124 schools in 2022-2023 to 36th out of 182 schools in 2024-2025. The school's 11th grade students excel in English Language Arts, with a 71.43% proficiency rate compared to the state's 54.99%. Additionally, the school's free/reduced lunch rate of 4.29% is significantly lower than the state average, indicating a student population that may come from more affluent backgrounds.

Overall, Powder River County District High School stands out as a high-performing and well-resourced institution, providing students with a strong educational foundation. The school's small size, low student-teacher ratio, and high per-student spending of $22,910 likely contribute to its success in outperforming the state average in key academic areas.

District Detail

500 North Trautman
Broadus, MT 59317

(406) 436-2658

SchoolDigger Rank:
68^th of 387 Montana districts

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Grades served: 9-12
Students: 70

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
Powder River County District High	Public	9-12	500 N Trautman	Broadus	59317	Powder River County	Powder River County District High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 436-2658	70	9	7.9	4.3%	63 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)	72.7	36^th of 182 public high schools	80.2%		51.5	44^th of 122 public high schools	63.9%	8	71.4	28.6	35.7	$38,057

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Broadus Elementary	0.02 mi	2	171^st
Biddle Elementary	24.1 mi	1	385^th
Hawks Home Elementary	28.23 mi	2	13^th
South Stacey Elementary	29.21 mi	1
S Y Elementary	37.19 mi	1	1^st

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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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