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Malta High School

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Malta High School ranks 127 th of 182 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

127^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 182 Montana High Schools

Better than 30% of Montana high schools

Summary

Malta High School is a public high school located in Malta, Montana, serving grades 9-12 with 128 students. The school is part of the Malta K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 258 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Malta High School has had a fluctuating statewide ranking, ranging from 16th out of 122 high schools in 2023-2024 (4-star rating) to 127th out of 182 high schools in 2024-2025 (2-star rating), suggesting inconsistent performance. While the school's proficiency rates in Montana State Tests for all grades were higher than the district and state averages in Mathematics and Reading in 2023-2024, its proficiency rates in ACT with Writing for 11th-grade students were lower than the state averages in all three subject areas (English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science) in 2024-2025. Additionally, Malta High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.09% in 2024-2025 to 47.54% in 2023-2024, indicating a higher socioeconomic need compared to the state average.

The nearest school to Malta High School is Dodson High School, which is located approximately 17.25 miles away. Dodson High School is a much smaller school, with only 24 students, and has consistently ranked in the bottom 5% of Montana high schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Dodson High School's test scores are significantly lower than the state averages, and it has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high-need student population. The stark contrast between Malta High School and Dodson High School highlights the challenges faced by small, rural schools in Montana and the importance of access to quality education for all students, regardless of their location.

128

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,463

Per pupil spending ?

46.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1 High School Lane
Malta, MT 59538

(406) 654-2002

District: Malta K-12 Schools

Feeder schools for Malta High School:

Elementary:	Loring Colony School
	Malta K-5
Middle:	Malta 6-7-8

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.8%

American Indian:

10.9%

Two or more races:

8.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 20th percentile in 2023 → 30th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 30th (2025) from a 20th-percentile low (2023)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (29% vs 39% meeting standards)

!Mathematics scores 17 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school29%

District avg29%

Montana avg39%

127^th of 182

Montana public high schools ?

Bottom 30%▼ down 24 pts since 2015

From top 46% (2015) to bottom 30% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

258^th of 387Malta 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	38.9	127 of 182	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	66.8	16 of 122	86.9%	★★★★☆
2023	22.4	99 of 124	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	17.8	85 of 114	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	27.7	97 of 138	29.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.1	69 of 119	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.3	87 of 119	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	71.7	22 of 111	80.2%	★★★★☆
2016	50.5	58 of 113	48.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	59.4	42 of 92	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	52.7	75 of 128	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	24.6	110 of 129	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	52.1	76 of 122	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	40.9	102 of 135	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	76.0	21 of 135	84.4%	★★★★☆
2008	70.1	31 of 139	77.7%	★★★★☆
2007	47.4	90 of 136	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2006	64.3	47 of 138	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2005	71.5	39 of 142	72.5%	★★★★☆
2004	73.2	35 of 137	74.5%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts54%~ state avg

Science17%-13 vs state

Mathematics14%-17 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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Malta High School

What district is Malta High School in?

Malta K-12 Schools

How many students attend Malta High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 128 students attended Malta High School.

What is the racial makeup of Malta High School?

Students at Malta High School are 76% White, 11% American Indian, 9% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Malta High School?

Malta High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Loring Colony School
Elementary : Malta K-5
Middle : Malta 6-7-8

Is Malta High School a good school?

Malta High School ranks 127^th of 182 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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