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Simms High School

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Simms High School ranks 134 th of 182 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

134^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 182 Montana High Schools

Better than 26% of Montana high schools

Summary

Simms High School is a public high school in Simms, MT, serving 91 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Simms High School District, which is ranked 298 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Simms High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates significantly lower than the state in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. This trend has been consistent over the past several years, with the school's performance ranking in the bottom half of Montana high schools. However, Simms High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.1 to 12 students per teacher, which could be a potential advantage in providing more individualized attention to students.

When compared to the nearby high schools of Power High School, Cascade High School, and Fairfield High School, Simms High School generally underperforms in terms of academic achievement. Additionally, Simms High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.61% to 39.56%, which suggests the school serves a population with a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The lower per-student spending at Simms High School compared to Power High School may also be a contributing factor to the school's academic performance.

Students ?

9.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,517

Per pupil spending ?

39.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

123 Walker Street
Simms, MT 59477

(406) 264-5110

District: Simms High School

Feeder schools for Simms High School:

Elementary:	Cascade Colony School
	Fort Shaw Elementary School
	Hillcrest Colony Elementary
	Vaughn Elementary
Middle:	Sun River Middle School
	Vaughn 6-8

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.5%

Two or more races:

6.6%

American Indian:

5.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 38th percentile in 2015 → 26th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (24% vs 39% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2015

!English Language Arts scores 22 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school24%

District avg24%

Montana avg39%

134^th of 182

Montana public high schools ?

Bottom 26%▼ down 12 pts since 2015

From bottom 38% (2015) to bottom 26% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

298^th of 387Simms High School 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	33.7	134 of 182	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	40.5	70 of 122	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.2	66 of 124	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	24.3	76 of 114	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	16.5	111 of 138	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	31.0	87 of 119	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	70.3	28 of 119	76.5%	★★★★☆
2017	37.4	77 of 111	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	26.5	85 of 113	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	48.5	57 of 92	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	56.2	62 of 128	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	54.3	61 of 129	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	21.6	109 of 122	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	48.8	87 of 135	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	18.0	119 of 135	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	81.7	17 of 139	87.8%	★★★★☆
2007	64.5	43 of 136	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	23.2	116 of 138	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	48.4	92 of 142	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2004	64.3	54 of 137	60.6%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts33%-22 vs state

Mathematics27%-5 vs state

Science13%-17 vs state

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Schools Near Simms High School

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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
Simms High School	Public	9-12	123 Walker Street	Simms	59477	Cascade County	Simms High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 264-5110	91	10	9.1	39.6%	76 (83.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)	1 (1.1%)	5 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.6%)	33.7	134^th of 182 public high schools	26.4%		40.5	70^th of 122 public high schools	42.6%	64	33.3	26.7	13.3	$20,517
Fairfield High School	Public	9-12	13 7th Street	Fairfield	59436	Teton County	Fairfield High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 467-2528	107	11	9.4	37.4%	96 (89.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.5%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	57.7	80^th of 182 public high schools	56.0%		65.5	20^th of 122 public high schools	83.6%	60	59.1	21.7	30.4	$17,946
Cascade High School	Public	9-12	321 Central Ave W	Cascade	59421	Cascade County	Cascade High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 468-2267	111	8	14.3	31.5%	104 (93.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.8%)	65.8	56^th of 182 public high schools	69.2%		60	28^th of 122 public high schools	77.0%	28	52.2	26.1	43.5	$16,108
Power High School	Public	9-12	402 Teton Ave	Power	59468	Teton County	Power High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 463-2251	39	6	6.3	43.6%	34 (87.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	78.1	25^th of 182 public high schools	86.3%		72.4	11^th of 122 public high schools	91.0%	14	60.0	40.0	40.0	$29,491

Frequently Asked Questions about Simms High School

Is Simms High School a good school?

Simms High School ranks 134^th of 182 Montana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Simms High School?

Students at Simms High School are 84% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% American Indian, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What district is Simms High School in?

Simms High School

What schools feed into Simms High School?

Simms High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cascade Colony School
Elementary : Fort Shaw Elementary School
Elementary : Hillcrest Colony Elementary
Elementary : Vaughn Elementary
Middle : Sun River Middle School
Middle : Vaughn 6-8

How many students attend Simms High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 91 students attended Simms High School.

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