Culbertson High School

Culbertson High School is the sole public high school serving grades 9-12 in the Culbertson, Montana area, with a total enrollment of 77 students. Based on the available data, the school appears to be underperforming compared to other high schools in the state, with declining academic rankings, low test scores, and a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Culbertson High School has seen its statewide ranking drop significantly in recent years, from 79th out of 122 high schools in 2023-2024 to 161st out of 182 high schools in 2024-2025. The school is currently rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in Montana. Proficiency rates on the ACT with Writing are substantially lower than the state averages, particularly in mathematics and science, suggesting that students at Culbertson High School are struggling to meet academic standards.

Additionally, Culbertson High School has a high percentage of students (50.65%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. However, the school's student-teacher ratio of 9.8 to 1 is lower than the state average, which may suggest smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students. Overall, the data suggests that Culbertson High School faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to address these issues.