Hinsdale High School

Hinsdale High School is a small public high school in Hinsdale, Montana, serving just 18 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Hinsdale High School District, which is ranked 175 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hinsdale High School's academic performance is mixed compared to the state average. While the school outperforms the state in mathematics proficiency, it underperforms in English Language Arts and Science. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. However, Hinsdale High School has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 4.1 to 5.8 students per teacher, suggesting a high level of individual attention and support for students.

Interestingly, the nearest comparable school is Saco High School, located about 13 miles away. Saco High School has a similar small student population of 15 students and a low student-teacher ratio of 4.2. However, Saco High School outperforms Hinsdale High School in English Language Arts and Science proficiency, while Hinsdale High School outperforms Saco in Mathematics. The high spending per student at Hinsdale High School, coupled with the small class sizes, suggests a focus on providing a high level of individual attention and support for its students, but the declining academic performance over time raises questions about the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and teaching strategies.