Summary:
Dawson High School is the sole public high school serving grades 9-12 in Glendive, Montana, with a total enrollment of 318 students. While the school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, it currently ranks 89th out of 182 high schools in the state, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Dawson High School's students perform slightly better than the state average in English Language Arts, but lag behind in Mathematics and Science. The school's 11th-grade students scored 57.35% proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 54.99%, but only 24.29% were proficient or better in Math and Science, compared to the state averages of 31.25% and 30.03%, respectively. The school's student-teacher ratio of 13.9 to 1 is slightly lower than the state average, suggesting a relatively favorable learning environment.
Economically, Dawson High School serves a population with significant challenges, as 35.85% of its students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2024-2025 school year. This high rate of economic disadvantage among the student body may have implications for the school's resources, support services, and overall educational outcomes. Overall, Dawson High School appears to be a relatively average public high school in Montana, with both strengths and areas for improvement.
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