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Bridger High School

Q: Is Bridger High School a good school?

Bridger High School ranks 54 th of 182 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

54^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 182 Montana High Schools

Better than 70% of Montana high schools

Summary

Bridger High School is a small public high school in Bridger, MT, serving 58 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Bridger K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 225 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bridger High School's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from as high as 12th out of 114 Montana high schools in 2021-2022 (5-star rating) to as low as 93rd out of 119 in 2015-2016 (1-star rating). Its test scores are generally on par with or slightly below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. However, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 38.18% in 2023-2024 to 100% in 2024-2025, indicating a predominantly low-income student population. Despite its small size, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 6.8 to 9.9, Bridger High School's performance is mixed when compared to nearby schools like Red Lodge High School and Joliet High School, which tend to outperform it in test scores.

The fluctuating performance and high poverty rates at Bridger High School suggest the need for further investigation and targeted interventions to support student success. While the small school size can be beneficial, the limited resources and opportunities available in a small school setting may also present challenges for students. Comparing Bridger High School to its nearby counterparts provides valuable context, highlighting the importance of considering factors beyond just school size when evaluating educational outcomes.

Students ?

9.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,850

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

429 West Park Avenue
Bridger, MT 59014

(406) 662-3533

District: Bridger K-12 Schools

Feeder schools for Bridger High School:

Elementary:	Bridger Elementary School
Middle:	Bridger 7-8

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.2%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Two or more races:

5.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 90th percentile in 2017 → 70th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Montana median (70th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 90th-percentile peak (2017) to 70th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school40%

District avg40%

Montana avg39%

54^th of 182

Montana public high schools ?

Top 30%▲ up 23 pts since 2015

From bottom 48% (2015) to top 30% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

225^th of 387Bridger K-12 Schools 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	65.8	54 of 182	70.3%	★★★★☆
2024	62.6	24 of 122	80.3%	★★★★☆
2023	28.6	90 of 124	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	57.8	12 of 114	89.5%	★★★★★
2021	44.6	64 of 138	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	25.7	93 of 119	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	48.1	66 of 119	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	84.9	11 of 111	90.1%	★★★★★
2016	20.9	93 of 113	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	55.5	48 of 92	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	55.1	66 of 128	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	7.3	123 of 129	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	56.8	66 of 122	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	66.5	48 of 135	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	79.2	17 of 135	87.4%	★★★★☆
2008	25.5	116 of 139	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	87.7	9 of 136	93.4%	★★★★★
2006	60.7	58 of 138	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2005	71.9	37 of 142	73.9%	★★★★☆
2004	23.9	118 of 137	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts50%-5 vs state

Science40%+10 vs state

Mathematics30%~ state avg

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Schools Near Bridger High School

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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
Bridger High School	Public	9-12	429 West Park Avenue	Bridger	59014	Carbon County	Bridger K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 662-3533	58	6	9.9	100.0%	50 (86.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.2%)	65.8	54^th of 182 public high schools	70.3%		62.6	24^th of 122 public high schools	80.3%	30	50.0	30.0	40.0	$21,850
Fromberg High School	Public	9-12	319 School Street	Fromberg	59029	Carbon County	Fromberg K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 668-7315	19	4	4.8	100.0%	18 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)	15.9	155^th of 182 public high schools	14.8%					(n/a)	40.0	0.0	0.0	$31,766
Belfry High School	Public	9-12	200 Wisconsin	Belfry	59008	Carbon County	Belfry K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 664-3319	16	3	5.5	100.0%	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36.8	130^th of 182 public high schools	28.6%					(n/a)	40.0	20.0	20.0	$34,636
Roberts High School	Public	9-12	106 Maple St	Roberts	59070	Carbon County	Roberts K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 445-2421	40	4	9.4	100.0%	33 (82.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.0%)	38.4	128^th of 182 public high schools	29.7%		15	106^th of 122 public high schools	13.1%	22	80.0	0.0	10.0	$21,654
Joliet High School	Public	9-12	300 N Park St	Joliet	59041	Carbon County	Joliet High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 962-3541	129	11	11.2	34.9%	120 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.9%)	64.8	62^nd of 182 public high schools	65.9%		52.2	41^st of 122 public high schools	66.4%	21	65.5	37.9	20.7	$13,872
Red Lodge High School	Public	9-12	800 N. Chambers Ave.	Red Lodge	59068	Carbon County	Red Lodge High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 446-1903	176	14	12.8	34.7%	154 (87.5%)	1 (0.6%)	11 (6.3%)	4 (2.3%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	65.1	59^th of 182 public high schools	67.6%		55.4	36^th of 122 public high schools	70.5%	23	64.3	20.5	38.6	$15,781

Frequently Asked Questions about Bridger High School

What schools feed into Bridger High School?

Bridger High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bridger Elementary School
Middle : Bridger 7-8

What district is Bridger High School in?

Bridger K-12 Schools

How many students attend Bridger High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 58 students attended Bridger High School.

What is the racial makeup of Bridger High School?

Students at Bridger High School are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Is Bridger High School a good school?

Bridger High School ranks 54^th of 182 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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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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