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Charlo High School

At a glance

105^thof 387 Montana districts▲ 95

Better than 72% of Montana districts

High 1Grades 9-12

404 1st Ave West
Charlo, MT 59824·(406) 644-2206·All Montana district rankings →

Statewide performance 2017–2025

2025: better than 72.9% of districts

School

Students

Top rankedCharlo High School51^st of 182 Montana high schools

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Biggest riser

Charlo High School up 58 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

Charlo High School is the sole public high school serving grades 9-12 in the rural town of Charlo, Montana. With a total enrollment of 80 students, this school stands out as a top performer in the state, ranking 51st out of 182 Montana high schools for the 2024-2025 school year and earning a 4-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Charlo High School's strong academic performance is evident in its students' ACT scores, where they outpaced the state average in English Language Arts (59.09% vs. 54.99%) and Science (36.36% vs. 30.03%) proficiency. Additionally, the school boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 10.6, suggesting more individualized attention for students. However, the school faces challenges, with 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need among the student population.

While Charlo High School's ranking and rating have fluctuated in recent years, its current 4-star rating and 51st ranking for 2024-2025 demonstrate its ability to make significant improvements. This highlights the importance of consistent, high-quality education and the need for ongoing monitoring and improvement efforts to support student success within the Charlo High School district.

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Ranking:

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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
Charlo High School	Public	9-12	404 1st Ave West	Charlo	59824	Lake County	Charlo High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 644-2206	80	8	10.6	100.0%	58 (72.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (12.5%)	66.7	51^st of 182 public high schools	72.0%		12	109^th of 122 public high schools	10.7%	58	59.1	27.3	36.4	$19,732

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Charlo Elementary	0 mi	2	196^th
Ronan Elementary	7.1 mi	3	312^th
Ronan High School	7.17 mi	1	331^st
St Ignatius K-12 Schools	9.24 mi	3	318^th
Dixon Elementary	10.98 mi	2	247^th

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.