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Powder River County District High

Public Grades 9-12
36th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 182 Montana High Schools
Better than 80% of Montana high schools
Summary

Powder River County District High School is a small public high school in Broadus, Montana, serving 70 students in grades 9-12. Despite its rural location, the school has demonstrated strong academic performance, outpacing the state average in several key areas.

One of the school's standout features is its low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.8 to 8.3 students per teacher over the past three years. This suggests a more personalized learning environment for students. Additionally, the school's spending per student, at $22,910 for the 2018-2019 school year, is significantly higher than the state average, indicating a substantial investment in educational resources and programs.

While Powder River County District High School has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking, it has shown particular strength in English Language Arts and Science, with proficiency rates exceeding the state average. However, the school's performance in Mathematics has been relatively weaker, suggesting a need to focus on improving its Mathematics instruction and curriculum. Overall, this small, rural high school is providing a quality education to its students, with a focus on personalized learning and a commitment to investing in its educational programs.

70
Students ?
7.9
Student/teacher ratio ?
$38,057
Per pupil spending ?
4.3%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 500 N Trautman
       Broadus, MT  59317

(406) 436-2658

District: Powder River County District High School

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.0%
Hispanic:
7.1%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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At a glance
▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 88th percentile in 2013 → 80th in 2025
Strengths
✓Test scores above the Montana average (45% vs 39% meeting standards)
✓Ranks in the top 20% of Montana high schools
✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher
Worth a look
!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2013
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school45%
District avg45%
Montana avg39%
36th of 182
Montana public high schools ?
Top 20%▼ down 9 pts since 2016
From top 11% (2016) to top 20% (2025)
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
68th of 387Powder River County District 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

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMontana percentileRating
202572.736 of 18280.2%★★★★☆
202451.544 of 12263.9%★★★☆☆
202326.692 of 12425.8%★☆☆☆☆
202247.522 of 11480.7%★★★★☆
202137.677 of 13844.2%★★☆☆☆
201944.663 of 11947.1%★★☆☆☆
201877.416 of 11986.6%★★★★☆
201729.687 of 11121.6%★☆☆☆☆
201683.412 of 11389.4%★★★★★
201379.016 of 12887.5%★★★★☆
201270.237 of 12971.3%★★★★☆
201151.778 of 12236.1%★★☆☆☆
201054.973 of 13545.9%★★☆☆☆
200949.982 of 13539.3%★★☆☆☆
200873.524 of 13982.7%★★★★☆
200759.366 of 13651.5%★★★☆☆
200642.495 of 13831.2%★★☆☆☆
200568.546 of 14267.6%★★★☆☆
200483.49 of 13793.4%★★★★★
By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?
English Language Arts71%+16 vs state
Science36%+6 vs state
Mathematics29%-3 vs state

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In the 2024-25 school year, 70 students attended Powder River County District High.

Powder River County District High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Biddle School
Elementary : Broadus School
Middle : Broadus 7-8

Students at Powder River County District High are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Powder River County District High ranks 36th 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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




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