Pine Hills Youth Corr Facil High School

Pine Hills Youth Corr Facil High School is a small public high school in Miles City, Montana, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Department of Corrections-Youth district. With just 27 students, this school faces significant academic challenges compared to nearby schools.

Pine Hills Youth Corr Facil High School has substantially lower academic performance than the Custer County District High school and the state average. In the 2024-2025 school year, 0% of Pine Hills students were proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to 50% and 23.01% respectively at Custer County District High. The school also had a 10% proficiency rate in ACT Science, while the state average was 30.03%. Additionally, Pine Hills has a much lower student-teacher ratio of 4.3 compared to 15 at Custer County District High.

The data shows that Pine Hills Youth Corr Facil High School's statewide ranking has been declining over the years, from 117 out of 139 high schools in 2007-2008 to 167 out of 182 high schools in 2024-2025. As a youth correctional facility high school, Pine Hills likely serves a unique student population with specific educational and social-emotional needs, which may contribute to the challenges in providing a quality education. The stark contrast in academic performance and other key metrics between Pine Hills and the nearby Custer County District High School highlights the significant educational disparities that can exist within a local area, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.