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Arlee High School

Public Grades 9-12

160^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 182 Montana High Schools

Better than 12% of Montana high schools

Summary

Arlee High School is a public high school in Arlee, Montana, serving 135 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Arlee High School District, which is ranked 347 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 1 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Arlee High School consistently underperforms compared to the state average on standardized tests. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 21.21% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 54.99%. Similarly, only 9.09% were proficient or better in Mathematics, and 6.06% in Science, compared to the state averages of 31.25% and 30.03%, respectively. This trend of low academic performance has persisted over the past several years, with Arlee High School ranking in the bottom quarter of Montana high schools. The school also has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with 100% of students receiving this benefit in the 2024-2025 school year, indicating a predominantly low-income population.

When comparing Arlee High School to nearby schools, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming compared to its peers. For example, Charlo High School, located about 20 miles away, has significantly higher academic performance, with 59.09% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 27.27% in Mathematics, and 36.36% in Science. Additionally, the nearby Bronc Fast Track, a public virtual high school, has exceptional academic performance, with 90% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 56.67% in Mathematics, and 50% in Science. This suggests that the virtual school model may be a more effective approach for some students in the region.

135

Students ?

10.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,001

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

72220 Fyant Street
Arlee, MT 59821

(406) 726-3216

District: Arlee High School

Feeder schools for Arlee High School:

Elementary:	Arlee Elementary
Middle:	Arlee 7-8

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

51.1%

White:

25.9%

Two or more races:

16.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 12th percentile in 2013 → 12th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (12% vs 39% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (12th percentile)

!English Language Arts scores 34 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school12%

District avg12%

Montana avg39%

160^th of 182

Montana public high schools ?

Bottom 12%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From bottom 16% (2016) to bottom 12% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

347^th of 387Arlee High School among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	13.0	160 of 182	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	14.6	107 of 122	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	17.2	107 of 124	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	13.1	90 of 114	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	9.5	120 of 138	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	6.6	111 of 119	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	6.0	113 of 119	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	9.9	102 of 111	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	19.8	95 of 113	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	24.1	112 of 128	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	48.1	78 of 129	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	42.6	86 of 122	29.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	24.7	120 of 135	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	27.5	114 of 135	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	17.6	124 of 139	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	21.9	117 of 136	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	19.5	120 of 138	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	50.6	89 of 142	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2004	36.7	103 of 137	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts21%-34 vs state

Mathematics9%-22 vs state

Science6%-24 vs state

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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
Arlee High School	Public	9-12	72220 Fyant Street	Arlee	59821	Lake County	Arlee High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 726-3216	135	13	10.0	100.0%	35 (25.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (51.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (16.3%)	13	160^th of 182 public high schools	12.1%		14.6	107^th of 122 public high schools	12.3%	53	21.2	9.1	6.1	$20,001
St Ignatius High School	Public	9-12	76 3rd Avenue	St Ignatius	59865	Lake County	St Ignatius K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 745-3811	121	13	9.1	100.0%	36 (29.8%)	2 (1.7%)	7 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (52.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (10.7%)	23.2	149^th of 182 public high schools	18.1%		30.3	88^th of 122 public high schools	27.9%	61	38.7	9.1	12.1	$18,475
Bronc Fast Track	Public, Virtual	10-12	17620 Frontage Road	Frenchtown	59834	Missoula County	Frenchtown K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(406) 626-2600	53	15	3.6	7.5%	49 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	96.1	4^th of 182 public high schools	97.8%					(n/a)	90.0	56.7	50.0
Frenchtown High School	Public	9-12	17620 Frontage Road	Frenchtown	59834	Missoula County	Frenchtown K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 626-2670	364	16	22.7	32.4%	310 (85.2%)	2 (0.5%)	21 (5.8%)	4 (1.1%)	7 (1.9%)	2 (0.5%)	18 (4.9%)	23.5	148^th of 182 public high schools	18.7%		43.4	62^nd of 122 public high schools	49.2%	86	32.3	10.3	16.2	$11,565
Charlo High School	Public	9-12	404 1st Ave West	Charlo	59824	Lake County	Charlo High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 644-2206	80	8	10.6	100.0%	58 (72.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (12.5%)	66.7	51^st of 182 public high schools	72.0%		12	109^th of 122 public high schools	10.7%	58	59.1	27.3	36.4	$19,732

Frequently Asked Questions about Arlee High School

How many students attend Arlee High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 135 students attended Arlee High School.

Is Arlee High School a good school?

Arlee High School ranks in the bottom 12.1% of Montana high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Arlee High School?

Students at Arlee High School are 51% American Indian, 26% White, 16% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Arlee High School?

Arlee High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Arlee Elementary
Middle : Arlee 7-8

What district is Arlee High School in?

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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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