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Chinook High School

Public Grades 9-12
124th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 182 Montana High Schools
Better than 32% of Montana high schools
Summary

Chinook High School is a public high school located in Chinook, Montana, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 115 students. The school is part of the Chinook High School District, which is ranked 286 out of 387 districts in the state and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Chinook High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates significantly lower than the state average in ACT with Writing/English Language Arts, ACT with Writing/Mathematics, and Montana State Tests/Mathematics, Reading, and Science. This trend has been persistent over the past several years, indicating a significant academic challenge for the school. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.8 to 12.2 over the past three school years, suggesting a potentially more personalized learning environment.

Chinook High School also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.57% to 55.08% over the past three school years, indicating a relatively high proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. While this factor may contribute to the school's academic struggles, the low student-teacher ratio could be an asset in addressing these challenges through targeted interventions and support systems. Exploring partnerships with the local community, educational organizations, or state-level initiatives could also provide additional resources and strategies to help the school improve its academic performance.

115
Students ?
12.2
Student/teacher ratio ?
$19,989
Per pupil spending ?
49.6%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 528 Ohio
       Chinook, MT  59523

(406) 357-2236

District: Chinook High School


Feeder schools for Chinook High School:

Elementary:    Bear Paw School
    Hartland Elementary School
    Meadowlark School
    Zurich School
Middle:    Chinook 7-8
Racial breakdown:

White:
82.6%
Two or more races:
13.0%
American Indian:
3.5%
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At a glance
▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 62nd percentile in 2013 → 32nd in 2025
Worth a look
!Test scores below the Montana average (28% vs 39% meeting standards)
!Ranking has slipped — down 30 percentile points since 2013
!Mathematics scores 18 pts below the Montana average
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school28%
District avg28%
Montana avg39%
124th of 182
Montana public high schools ?
Bottom 32%▼ down 30 pts since 2016
From top 38% (2016) to bottom 32% (2025)
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
286th of 387Chinook 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
202540.2124 of 18231.9%★★☆☆☆
202422.7103 of 12215.6%★☆☆☆☆
202324.997 of 12421.8%★☆☆☆☆
202231.261 of 11446.5%★★☆☆☆
202114.9114 of 13817.4%★☆☆☆☆
201928.590 of 11924.4%★☆☆☆☆
201838.481 of 11931.9%★★☆☆☆
201734.880 of 11127.9%★☆☆☆☆
201659.343 of 11361.9%★★★☆☆
201359.748 of 12862.5%★★★☆☆
201275.629 of 12977.5%★★★★☆
201159.062 of 12249.2%★★★☆☆
201068.240 of 13570.4%★★★★☆
200955.864 of 13552.6%★★★☆☆
200852.677 of 13944.6%★★☆☆☆
200720.8118 of 13613.2%★☆☆☆☆
200682.715 of 13889.1%★★★★☆
200545.396 of 14232.4%★★☆☆☆
200442.893 of 13732.1%★★☆☆☆
By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?
English Language Arts39%-16 vs state
Science30%~ state avg
Mathematics13%-18 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chinook High School

In the 2024-25 school year, 115 students attended Chinook High School.

Chinook High School ranks 124th of 182 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Chinook High School are 83% White, 13% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

Chinook High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bear Paw School
Elementary : Hartland Elementary School
Elementary : Meadowlark School
Elementary : Zurich School
Middle : Chinook 7-8


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