Rapelje High School

Rapelje High School is a small, rural public high school in Rapelje, Montana, serving grades 9-12 with only 12 students enrolled. Despite its small size, this school is part of the Rapelje High School District, which is ranked 12th out of 387 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rapelje High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outperforming the state average on ACT assessments. In 2024-2025, 100% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 54.99%. In Mathematics and Science, 50% of Rapelje students were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 31.25% and 30.03%, respectively. This high level of achievement is likely due to the school's efficient resource allocation, as evidenced by its high spending of $28,353 per student and exceptionally low student-teacher ratio ranging from 2.5 to 4.1 over the past three school years.

While Rapelje High School's academic performance is impressive, the school may face some challenges in the future. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 20% in 2023-2024 to 25% in 2024-2025, indicating a growing need for financial assistance among the student population. This could potentially impact the school's ability to maintain its high level of support and resources. Unfortunately, the data provided does not include information about any nearby schools for comparison, so it is difficult to assess Rapelje High School's performance relative to other schools in the region.