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Dodson High School

Public Grades 9-12

175^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 182 Montana High Schools

Better than 4% of Montana high schools

Summary

Dodson High School is a small public high school in Dodson, Montana, serving just 24 students in grades 9-12. Compared to the nearby Malta High School, which has 128 students, Dodson High is significantly smaller. The school is part of the Dodson K-12 District, which is ranked 367 out of 387 school districts in Montana and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dodson High School faces significant academic challenges, with 0% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the ACT exam. This is dramatically lower than the state averages of 54.99%, 31.25%, and 30.03%, respectively. In contrast, the nearby Malta High School performs much better, with 54.29%, 14.29%, and 17.14% proficiency in these subjects. Additionally, Dodson High School has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that all of its students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, compared to 46.09% at Malta High School.

Despite the challenges, Dodson High School does have some potential strengths, including a very low student-teacher ratio ranging from 6:1 to 9.7:1, significantly lower than the 11.1:1 ratio at Malta High School. This suggests a more personalized learning environment. However, the school's statewide ranking has dropped from 137 out of 138 Montana high schools in 2020-2021 to 175 out of 182 in 2024-2025, indicating a concerning trend of declining academic performance.

Students ?

6.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$30,416

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

124 First Ave W
Dodson, MT 59524

(406) 383-4362

District: Dodson K-12

Feeder schools for Dodson High School:

Elementary:	Dodson School
Middle:	Dodson 7-8

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

83.3%

White:

8.3%

Hispanic:

4.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 1st percentile in 2021 → 4th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (0% vs 39% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (4th percentile)

!English Language Arts scores 55 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school0%

District avg0%

Montana avg39%

175^th of 182

Montana public high schools ?

Bottom 4%▲ up 3 pts since 2021

From bottom 1% (2021) to bottom 4% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

367^th of 387Dodson K-12 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	4.7	175 of 182	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	3.4	137 of 138	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts0%-55 vs state

Mathematics0%-31 vs state

Science0%-30 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
Dodson High School	Public	9-12	124 First Ave W	Dodson	59524	Phillips County	Dodson K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 383-4362	24	4	6.0	100.0%	2 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.2%)	4.7	175^th of 182 public high schools	3.8%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0	0.0	$30,416
Malta High School	Public	9-12	1 High School Lane	Malta	59538	Phillips County	Malta K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 654-2002	128	12	11.1	46.1%	97 (75.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (8.6%)	38.9	127^th of 182 public high schools	30.2%		66.8	16^th of 122 public high schools	86.9%	111	54.3	14.3	17.1	$14,463

Frequently Asked Questions about Dodson High School

What is the racial makeup of Dodson High School?

Students at Dodson High School are 83% American Indian, 8% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Is Dodson High School a good school?

Dodson High School ranks in the bottom 3.8% of Montana high schools.

How many students attend Dodson High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 24 students attended Dodson High School.

What schools feed into Dodson High School?

Dodson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dodson School
Middle : Dodson 7-8

What district is Dodson High School in?

Dodson K-12

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