Saco High School

Saco High School is a small public high school in Saco, Montana, serving grades 9-12 with just 15 students. While the school's low student-teacher ratio of 4.2 students per teacher suggests a personalized learning environment, Saco High School has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking and rating, now ranking 93rd out of 182 Montana high schools and holding a 2-star rating.

Academically, Saco High School is underperforming, with only 50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Science, compared to the state averages of 54.99% and 30.03%, respectively. Notably, the school had a 0% proficiency rate in Mathematics, far below the state average of 31.25%. Additionally, Saco High School District is ranked 208 out of 387 districts in Montana and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, the nearest comparable school, Hinsdale High School, located approximately 12.76 miles away, has a similar small student population of 18 students and is also part of a lower-ranked school district (175 out of 387 in Montana). However, Hinsdale High School appears to have slightly better academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts compared to Saco High School. Despite the higher per-student spending of $32,344 at Saco High School, the school's academic outcomes suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student performance.