Richey High School

Richey High School is a small public high school in Richey, MT, serving 22 students in grades 9-12. Located within the Richey High School District, which is ranked 150 out of 387 districts in Montana and rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, the school stands out for its strong academic performance and personalized learning environment.

Richey High School outperforms the state average in several key academic metrics, with 60% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 54.99%, and 40% proficient or better in ACT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 31.25%. However, the school's performance in ACT Science, at 20% proficient or better, is lower than the state average of 30.03%. The school's small size, with a student-teacher ratio of just 5.7 to 1, allows for a high level of individual attention and support for students.

While Richey High School spends a relatively high amount per student, at $29,196 per student in the 2018-2019 school year, this is likely due to the school's small size and the need to maintain a certain level of infrastructure and resources for its small student population. Additionally, the school serves a significant proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with 40.91% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2024-2025 school year.