Lame Deer High School

Lame Deer High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Lame Deer, Montana, with a total enrollment of 170 students. The school is part of the Lame Deer High School District, which is ranked 376 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lame Deer High School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Montana, with proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science significantly lower than the state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 2.78% of Lame Deer High School students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 54.99%, and the school's Mathematics proficiency rate was 0%, compared to the state average of 31.25%. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 100% in recent years, indicates that it serves a predominantly low-income student population, which can be a significant factor in academic performance.

Despite the school's relatively high spending per student, at $18,824 in the 2018-2019 school year, its academic performance remains poor, suggesting that the additional funding may not be effectively utilized or allocated to address the specific needs of the student population. The fluctuating student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.4 to 16.4 in recent years, also raises questions about the school's ability to provide personalized attention and support to its students. Addressing the systemic challenges facing Lame Deer High School will likely require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach that addresses the unique needs of the school and its community.