Shelby High School

Summary:

Shelby High School is the sole public high school serving grades 9-12 in Shelby, Montana, with a total enrollment of 143 students. The school's performance has seen fluctuations in recent years, ranking 52nd out of 122 Montana high schools in 2023-2024 but dropping to 105th out of 124 schools in 2022-2023. In the 2024-2025 school year, Shelby High School ranked 125th out of 182 Montana high schools, with a 2 out of 5 star rating.

Academically, Shelby High School struggles, with only 40% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 30% in Mathematics, and 13.33% in Science, all below the state average. The school serves a student population with a relatively high level of economic disadvantage, with over 57% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school's per-student spending of $16,839 and a low student-to-teacher ratio of 10.4 suggest that it is allocating its resources efficiently to support its students.

Overall, Shelby High School faces challenges in maintaining its academic performance and addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population. While the school appears to be utilizing its resources effectively, targeted interventions and additional support may be necessary to improve student outcomes and ensure the success of all learners.

District Detail

1010 Oilfield Avenue
Shelby, MT 59474

(406) 434-2622

SchoolDigger Rank:
290^th of 387 Montana districts

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Grades served: 9-12
Students: 143

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
Shelby High School	Public	9-12	1001 Valley Street	Shelby	59474	Toole County	Shelby High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 424-8910	143	14	10.4	57.3%	111 (77.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (9.1%)	2 (1.4%)	5 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.4%)	39.8	125^th of 182 public high schools	31.3%		48.5	52^nd of 122 public high schools	57.4%	73	40.0	30.0	13.3	$21,442

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Shelby Elementary	0.02 mi	4	313^th
Cut Bank Elementary	21.62 mi	7	335^th
Cut Bank High School	22.85 mi	1	304^th
Valier Elementary	23.07 mi	3	288^th
Valier High School	23.16 mi	1	86^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.

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